April Art Festivals in California

INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells Arts Festival April 3-5, 2020, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Indian Wells, CA
$, IndianWellsArtsFestival.com
Indian Wells Tennis Garden transforms into an artisan village and outdoor marketplace with thousands of one-of-a-kind pieces of art for sale. Live entertainment, shaded open-air pavilion selling food and cocktails; and hands-on artist demonstrations ranging from textile weaving, painting, and sculpting.

AVALON: Catalina Art Association April 10-12, 2020. Annual Catalina Island Spring Arts & Crafts Festival. One of the longest running and most acclaimed art festivals in California. Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: Free. Location: Cafe Art Fair Catalina Island, Avalon, CA catalinaartassociation.org

PASO ROBLES: The 30th Cattlemen's Western Art Show April 3-5, 2020 at Paso Robles Event Center. 50 Western Artists show and sell all new painting and sculptures. Proceeds from event fund 4-H, FFA and Cal Poly student ag activities. cattlemenswesternartshow.com

Past Events

YOUNTVILLE: Art, Sip & Stroll April 27, 2019, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Experience 45 high quality- juried Artists, Live Music, Gallery Exhibits and $25 optional Tasting Stops with glass and 6 tasting tickets. Art event is free. Location: V Marketplace and Downtown 6525 Washington Street. artsipstroll.com

FAIR OAKS: Kids Art Festival April 27, 2019, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Food vendors, art exhibits, music and dance, entertainment and tons of art. Produced by Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District & the San Juan Unified School District. Location: 4238 Main St., Village Park, forpd.org

FRESNO: Madre de May Fresno High Flea April 6, 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Fresno High School, McKinley & Echo Ave., Fresno, CA Arts, Crafts, DIY, Vintage, Upcycled, Food Trucks and more. facebook.com/fresnohighflea/

SAN DIEGO: Mission Federal ArtWalk April 27-28, 2019 Little Italy's 17 blocks of nationally recognized neighborhood features art from over 350 local, national and international emerging and established artists in every medium. Live music, Spoken Word performances, interactive art activities for kids, street food and many other special attractions. artwalksandiego.org

SAN DIMAS: The Festival of Arts Spring Show April 26-28, 2019. In existence for over 40 years, the Spring show presents California Images & History, highlighting the splendors of the coast, vast mountain ranges, flourishing wine country, and Hollywood. Location: Civic Center Plaza, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA sandimasarts.org
Friday, April 26, 2019
Plein Air Event: 8:00 am – 12 noon. Artists will be located around San Dimas area.
Premier Gallery Opening & Reception: 6:00 pm – 9:30. Hors d'oeuvres & Hosted Bar (Reservations are required for this event; $40 each non-members, $35 for members.)
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Plein Air Event: 8:00 am – 12 noon. Artists will be located around San Dimas area.
Gallery open: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm. Free admission.
Quick Draw: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, followed by
Quick Draw Auction with Auctioneer Galen Metz: 2:15 pm
Awards Dinner: 6:00 pm. Dinner & non-hosted Bar (reservations are required for this event; $40 each non-members, $35 for members)
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Gallery open: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Free admission.
Seminar in Council Chambers by Featured Artist Mian Situ: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Play with Clay with Richard Myer: 1:00 pm
Gift Card Raffle $5/ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Raffle value over $500. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets may be purchased purchase ahead of time by calling 909-599-5374, or during the show at the Information Booth.
Raffle drawing held at 3:00 pm Sunday. Over $500 to one lucky winner!
Exhibition closes at 4:00 pm.

MORRO BAY: Embarcadero Art Walk Friday April 12, 2019, 5-8 p.m. Marina Square Complex 601 Embarcadero Morro Bay, CA 93442 Free, (805) 772-1068 Spend an enjoyable evening strolling along Morro Bay's beautiful waterfront! Converse with many talented local artists about their fine art, jewelry, crafts and more! Enjoy refreshments and music provided by participating galleries, restaurants and shops.

PLYMOUTH: Plymouth Rotary Main Street Flea Market and Old Fashioned Breakfast April 27, 2019, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Plymouth Main Street Flea Market
Downtown - Plymouth, CA
pfrotary.org
More than 100 vendors, held annually, and now featuring an old-fashioned breakfast you can purchase.

SOUTH PASADENA: The Eclectic, South Pasadena's Eclectic Music Festival and Art Walk April 27, 2019
theeclectic.rocks
Over 60 acts perform on multiple stages around town for the one-day festival featuring art and music.

AVALON: Catalina Art Association April 19-21, 2019. Annual Catalina Island Spring Arts & Crafts Festival. One of the longest running and most acclaimed art festivals in California. Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Free. Location: Cafe Art Fair Catalina Island, Avalon, CA catalinaartassociation.org

TWENTYNINE PALMS: Joshua Tree Art in the Park Festival April 6-8, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Joshua Tree National Park - Oasis of Mara Oasis Visitor Center 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA.  Original works of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, art glass, jewelry and gourd art. Free admission to art show, joshuatree.org

CHULA VISTA: South Bay Spring Arts Festival April 21-22, 2018, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: Chula Vista Marina Park, 550 Marina Parkway, Chula Vista, California 91910. The 9th annual South Bay Spring Arts Festival at the lovely outdoor marina showcases fine art originals, all produced by local artists in a juried show. chulavistaca.gov

PALO ALTO: Spring Family Day Sunday, April 15, 2018, 2-4.30 p.m.
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Free, cityofpaloalto.org
Art projects, performances and a scavenger hunt! Activities appropriate for ages 5 through adult.

INDIAN WELLS: Indian Wells Arts Festival March 30-April, 2018 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Indian Wells, CA
IndianWellsArtsFestival.com
$13, under age 12 free
Indian Wells Tennis Garden transforms into an artisan village and outdoor marketplace with thousands of one-of-a-kind pieces of art for sale. Live entertainment, shaded open-air pavilion selling food and cocktails; and hands-on artist demonstrations ranging from textile weaving, painting, and sculpting.

SAN CLEMENTE: Village Art Faire April 1, 2018. Monthly
Village Art Fair - April Downtown, San Clemente, CA villagesanclemente.org
January 7, 2018 | February 4, 2018 | March 4, 2018 | April 1, 2018 | May 6, 2018 | June 3, 2018 | July 1, 2018 | August 5, 2018 | September 2, 2018 | October 7, 2018 | November 4, 2018 | December 2, 2018

BURBANK: Downtown Burbank Fine Arts Festival April 14-15, 2018. Location: Downtown Burbank Fine Arts Festival San Fernando Avenue at Magnolia, Burbank, CA

SAN FRANCISCO: West Portal Fine Arts Festival April 13-15, 2018, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pacific Fine Arts Festivals
West Portal Avenue between 15th and Ulloa
San Francisco, CA
pacificfinearts.com
West Portal Avenue in San Francisco between 15th and Ulloa, near Sloat, Portola, and the San Francisco Zoo, showcasing 50 artists and crafters.

ENCINITAS: Artfest San Diego Botanic Garden April 7-8, 2018, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Encinitas, CA. sdbgarden.org/artfest.htm

TWENTYNINE PALMS: Joshua Tree Art in the Park Festival April 7-9, 2017, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Joshua Tree National Park - Oasis of Mara
Oasis Visitor Center
74485 National Park Drive
Twentynine Palms, CA.
Free admission
Original works of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, art glass, jewelry and gourd art.

SAN DIMAS: The Festival of Arts Spring Show April 27-29, 2018
Civic Center Plaza
245 E. Bonita Ave.
San Dimas, CA
Free, sandimasarts.org
In existence for over 40 years, the Spring show presents California Images & History, highlighting the splendors of the coast, vast mountain ranges, flourishing wine country, and Hollywood. The Plein Air event for artists is for both days, and Saturday only for the public. Sales are after the event on Saturday and into Sunday.

MENLO PARK: Pacific Fine Arts Festivals April 20-22, 2018
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
Menlo Park Sidewalk Fine Arts Festival
Santa Cruz Avenue at El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA
pacificfinearts.com
90 artists

ROSEVILLE: America's ClayFest V April 12 - May 20, 2017
405 Vernon St #100
Roseville, California
all4art.net
This gallery show held at the Blue Line Art Gallery includes 80 award-winning pieces on display in an event that carries on the tradition of clay art from around the world.

SAN DIEGO: Art Walk San Diego April 28-29, 2018, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
300 Artists and thousands of people converge at Mission Federal Artwalk in the Historic Little Italy neighborhood, San Diego, California. artwalksandiego.org

INDIO: Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Empire Polo Field, Indio, CA

DAVIS: Ceramic Sculpture Conference CCACA April 27-29, 2018
John Natsoulas Gallery
521 First Street
Davis, CA
Register before April 1, 2017 and receive a $30 discount at natsoulas.com
UC Davis, home to the late sculptor Robert Arneson, was instrumental in defining a new direction for ceramic art. Enjoy delightful downtown Davis and be inspired by nationally recognized ceramic art talents.

VALLEY CENTER: April 21-22, 2018
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
Location: Spring Arts, Crafts & Vintage Market Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center, CA, batesnutfarm.biz

OCEANSIDE: Oceanside Days of Art April 14-15, 2018
Oceanside Days of Art is conveniently held at the corner of Coast Hwy 101 and Pier View Way in downtown Oceanside.
Civic Center and Pier View Way
Oceanside, CA
ocaf.info
Oceanside Museum of Art offers free admission to its indoor exhibitions to the general public and has special art projects for the kids and families on the terrace 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days, at 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054.
ODA is a juried fine art festival featuring up to and sometimes over 100 local artists selling a variety of unique artwork including paintings, sculptures, stained glass, ceramics, fine jewelry, photography and more. The festival which is offered free to the public has live stage performances, children's and adult's hands on art activities, street chalk artist, painting and sculpture demonstrations, and a delicious variety of food choices in the food court.

CLAYTON: Art & Wine Festival April 28-29, 2018. Sat 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Street, Clayton. Free admission and parking. . Hosted by the Clayton Business and Community Association, the fest includes activities for all ages. claytoncbca.org

FAIR OAKS: Kids Art Festival April 28, 2018, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Food vendors, art exhibits, music and dance, entertainment and tons of art. Produced by Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District & the San Juan Unified School District, the festival is fun for families and it's free. Location: 4238 Main St., Village Park, Fair Oaks, CA fairoakspark.org

Past events

WHITTIER: Uptown Whittier Art & Antique Spring Street Fair Whittier, CA

SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Bautista Art & Craft Festival
San Juan Downtown/Third Street, San Juan Bautista, CA

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.