Columbus, Ohio (WSYX) — The Columbus Arts Festival is set to welcome back several award-winning artists and feature an array of local performances in 2025. Ten artists, recognized for their exceptional work in 2024, will return to showcase their talents. Among them are Rachel McFarlane David from Reynoldsburg, Ohio, specializing in wood, and Penny Dobson from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, known for her 2D mixed media creations.

Festival-goers can look forward to a variety of accessibility features, including the Momentum Refresh universal changing station and sensory areas on both sides of the river. A WET station will also provide easy and free water access.

The festival's mascot, Art Shark, will make an appearance at the Bicentennial Park fountain for a quick dip on Friday from 3:45 to 5 p.m

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