Arts Festival
Ankeny Art Center
Ankeny Art Center Arts Festival
Saturday, May 16 | 10 AM - 4 PM
Historic Uptown Ankeny
A Celebration of Art, Creativity, and Community
On May 16, Historic Uptown Ankeny transforms into a vibrant outdoor arts district featuring 50+ regional artists, live music, food trucks, hands-on activities, and creative experiences for all ages. The Ankeny Art Center Arts Festival is designed to make art accessible, support local artists, and bring our community together through creativity.
Artist Applications are now closed.
Artists
Explore 50+ Artist Booths
Discover artists working across a wide range of media:
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Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Pastel)
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Ceramics
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Woodworking
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Jewelry
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Glass
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Mixed Media
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Metal Works
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Digital Art
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And more...
Artist list coming soon!
Music
Live Music & Demonstrations
Enjoy a full day of performances and interactive art experiences
Music & Demo Schedule - Full schedule to be posted here 3 weeks prior to event
Food
Food Trucks & Local Eats
Grab a bite from local food trucks and explore Uptown restaurants offering festival-day specials
Food Truck Lineup - Coming soon!
Kids
Kids & Family Activities
All Free
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Hands-on art stations
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Interactive demonstrations
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Kids' craft activities
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Family-friendly performances
Creativity is for everyone! Families can enjoy:
All activities are designed to be welcoming, accessible, and fun for all ages
Visit
Plan Your Visit
Location: Historic Uptown Ankeny
Time: 10 AM-4 PM
Cost: Free and open to the public
Parking & Access
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Free public parking available throughout Uptown
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Street closures map coming soon!
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Accessible parking and restrooms available
What to Bring:
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, your dog if you want, and your love of art!
Past Festivals
2026 Presenting
Sponsor
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2026 Sustainer and Supporter Sponsors
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Kory & Amber Gustafson
Our Mission
The Ankeny Art Center Arts Festival exists to:
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Provide affordable booth opportunities for artists
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Create a welcoming, accessible space for the community to experience art
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Strengthen partnerships across Ankeny and northern Polk County
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Celebrate creativity as a shared community value
Questions about the Art Festival
Address
1520 SW Ordinance Rd
Ankeny, IA 50023
Contact
Hilary Elizabeth | Executive Director
515-965-0940