ArtWalk

Arts for Rural Texas’ annual ArtWalk takes place every first weekend of May on Fayetteville’s historic town square. This juried fine art festival, free to the public, is a must-attend event for art enthusiasts.

ArtWalk showcases over 60 artists working in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, and beyond. Along with fine art, attendees can enjoy artist demonstrations, live music, children’s activities, a food court, a wine booth, and more.

2025 Award Winners

Best in Show: Rita Kirkman

First Place 2-D: Les McDonald

Second Place 2-D: Diane Peterson

Third Place 2-D: Janus Lee

Honorable Mention 2-D: Katherine Rodgers

Honorable Mention 2-D: Homer Allen

Honorable Mention 2-D: Anne Gaines

People’s Choice 2-D: Toni Conner

First Place 3-D: Michelle Ellis

Second Place 3-D: Gerald Tobola

Third Place 3-D: Carlos Moseley

Honorable Mention 3-D: Roy Cavarretta

Honorable Mention 3-D: Leslie Ravey

Honorable Mention 3-D: Aly Winningham

People’s Choice 3-D: Svitlana Parks

Youth Quick Draw Contest Winners

Grades 1st - 5th:

First Place: Alex, Fayetteville ISD

Second Place:

Third Place:

Grades 6th - 12th:

First Place: Valerie Vera, Fayetteville ISD

Second Place: Abigail Taylor, Fayetteville ISD

Third Place: Josie Finley, La Grange Middle School

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for their support of ArtWalk 2025: Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, H-E-B, The Fayette County Record, The Mark A. Chapman Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, and Ana & Gene Oeding.