Annual Events

This fine arts festival features the very best in visual, culinary, performing and musical arts. 100 fine artists present their works in an intimate bayfront setting amount moss draped oaks. Named as a "200 Best" fine art shows by the nationally acclaimed Sunshine Artist magazine, coming in at 25th in the nation. The show is now in its 52nd year.

If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Katrina at kanderson@orangebeachal.gov.

If you would like to be a Patron, please reach out to Fran Drake at frandrake7@gmail.com.

How it works:

The Patron program was created to provide committed support to the participating fine artists of the Orange Beach Festival of Art through dedicated funds which are used to purchase artwork during our annual show. This demonstrates to the artists our community’s commitment to the Festival and its artists, and in turn works to recruit both new and returning talent.  

You select your level of participation and donate those funds to Friends of the Arts. You receive two “Art Dollars” vouchers for use at the art festival to select your favorite piece(s). It’s a win-win-win: You are able to spend the majority of your dollars on original fine art; the fine artists are guaranteed committed interest in the festival and their work; and the portion retained by the Friends of the Arts directly funds our other show artists including performing artists and demonstrating artists.  

Get complete details and access the purchase form here.

2025 Festival of Art Patrons

GOLD

Janet Haenisch

Karl & Penny Groux - Perdido Beach Resort

Steve & Dee Burrow - Sea Oat Studio

David Greene

Charles Gordon Jr. MD
                             

SILVER

John Lepley

Cindy & Charles Gordon

Colette Boehm - Colette Boehm Freelance

Tim & Cindy Walker

Diane & Allen McElroy

Susie & Greg Leatherbury

Monica Speak

BRONZE

Fran Drake

Amanda Van Auker

Robin Anderson

Dr. Joe Busta

Phil & Helen Carlock

Victoria Gordziel

Mary Ellen Davis

Susan Sizemore

Tacky Jacks

Gayle Cahn

Chuck Norwood - Norwood Team, Remax of Gulf Shores

Jeff & Rea Ann Silvers

Casino Royale is the theme for the Friends of the Arts’ Grand Event 2026 fundraiser, to be held April 30 at the Coastal Arts Center in Orange Beach. Doors will open at 6 pm and this year’s event promises high stakes fun with gambling, cocktails, and cuisine. Big winners will enjoy a grand prize courtesy of The Lodge at Gulf State Park, along with other prize packages.

Participants will put their “event chips” on the line as they test their strategy and their luck at games of chance including craps, black jack, roulette and more. There will also be a split the pot raffle and silent auction packages on which to bid. Cocktail attire is suggested, as participants are encouraged to embrace the glamorous Casino Royale theme. A delicious array of heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Wharf Catering Group and signature cocktails will highlight the drink menu.

Tickets are $100 per person and will be available in March at the Coastal Arts Center and via Venmo.

All proceeds from the event will support the Friends of the Arts’ efforts to advance local fine art events and opportunities, including the award-winning Orange Beach Festival of Art, annual arts scholarships to high school seniors, the Coastal Arts Student Academy, and other children’s arts programs.

Summer visual arts camp is held the first week of every June and runs 9-12 daily.  Art projects are high quality and are both super fun and educational.  Registration generally opens in early April.

Fiery fun awaits you at this family-friendly event!  Molton hot glass demo's, pottery raku fierings and hot music entertainment abound.  Children's crafts and yummy treats make the evening complete.

The Acoustic Arts Series at the Coastal Arts Center is proud to be a venue for the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival which features the music and stories of multi-award winning artists. 

This holiday event features live demonstrations from the Hot Shop and Clay Studio artists, along with musical performances in the main gallery.  Shopping specials in the beautiful gift shop and tasty Christmas goodies are always included!