The Art on the Greene Festival was founded eight years ago, and since has remained a respected and celebrated event taking place in Arlington’s Entertainment District annually.
The Art on the Greene Festival has been a boom for the commercial development in the City of Arlington and shows residents a great time we should all be sure not to miss in 2019.
The festival will offer participants three days of outdoor fun in the Richard Greene Linear Park located between AT&T Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas, Texas Live! and the Globe Life Field. The festival is scheduled to start on Friday, May 10 and go until Sunday, May 12 with totally free admission.
The success that the festival has experienced over the years is thanks not only to the exceptional location, but also to the inspiring dynamic between the artists, art collectors, and all those residents supporting the event, according to the founder of the festival, Steve Moya. Moya is a native Arlington resident and went so far to say, “fine art retains its worth for years. It’s something you can collect and treasure. I believe public support for Art on the Greene has remained strong because of the level of artists we attract.”
Former Arlington Mayor Richard Greene, after whom the hosting park was named, added: “Steve and his wife Janis have brought elite artisans to Arlington with this awesome annual event. It’s an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed to spend time with and among artists of this caliber.”
This year, 95 artists representing 14 artistic mediums will take part in Art on the Greene. And as a new addition this year, the Moyas are working on an exciting collaboration with the Arlington Independent School District to incorporate a student art contest in the program of the festival, too.
“Almost a decade ago, Art on the Greene was just an idea,” said Moya, “and today it’s the city’s premier fine art festival. Now, we’re partnering with Arlington ISD to inspire the next generation of artists. I hope our community is proud of the festival and our commitment to nurturing future fine artists.”
