Welcome to the Friends of the Arts!
EVENTS
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Our signature annual event is the Orange Beach Festival of Art which is focused on the fine arts, including visual, culinary, performance and music. Voted "Best of Bama - Best Art Festival" by readers of the luxury magazine ALABAMA.
Mark your calendar for our 51st show to be held March 14-15, 2026.
Be a FRIEND
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Be a FRIEND
Are you passionate about the arts? The "Friends" are a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the arts in our
Gulf Coast area. Join us!
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Take a look at some of the amazing events we've been a part of as well as hosted.
Upcoming Events
Orange Beach Festival of Art
The 52nd Annual Orange Beach Festival of Art is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a vibrant weekend full of creativity, community, and coastal charm! Held on the beautiful grounds of the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach in Orange Beach, the festival takes place March 14–15, 2026 (Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, Sunday 10 AM–4 PM). Enjoy over 100 juried artists, live art demonstrations in the Hot Shop and Clay Studio, Kids Art Alley, delicious food trucks, live music, and so much more. It’s a weekend where art comes alive — and everyone is invited!