Art Experiences at the festival
Hands-on Art Station
Presented by the Art Center Supply Store & Frame Shop
Make your own art! The free Hands-On Art Station invites festivalgoers of all ages to roll up their sleeves, get creative and take home something they made themselves—a one-of-a-kind festival keepsake for their wall.
Our 2026 activities feature:
imPRESSions Stamping Station: Try your hand at printmaking using designs from a special collaboration by Memphis artists Carl E. Moore, Jr., Khara Woods and Kyle Taylor. Apply ink, make an impression and reveal your own print to take home.
Paper Marbling: Swirl colorful paints into unique patterns on a liquid surface, then transfer your design onto paper. No two creations turn out alike!
And Draw Dog is on the scene! Look for his drawing pads and easels, where everyone is welcome to show off their creativity for the crowd to admire.
Hands-On Art closes at 4:00 PM.
Artists at wORK
See the creative process up close.
Memphis-area artists demonstrate their craft throughout the weekend, giving festivalgoers a chance to watch, ask questions and discover how the work is made.
Woodturning | Rick Canon & Nicholas Beard
Metalsmithing | Brandy Boyd
Fiber Art (Hat Brandishing) | Kendra Burchett
Papermaking | Katey Henriksen
Painting | Jarvis Howard
Pottery | Becky Ziemer
Love what you see? Shop the Artists at Work market located next to the demo stations, where a portion of the proceeds support RiverArtsFest outreach.