Urban Arts Festival

Art is a fluid concept, so it shouldn't be surprising that the Urban Arts Festival has been fluid in its presentation and location over the years. After several years as a September tradition, it moved to July for last year's full-weekend event at The Gateway—and for 2025, it returns to The Gateway in August for one day only. Never let it be said they aren't willing to experiment.

Otherwise, many of the things that visitors love about the state's largest free arts festival remain intact for this 15th anniversary incarnation. Live music and performance—ranging from blues to drag to dance—comes to the two festival stages throughout the day, with participating artists lineup still TBD at press time. More than 20 muralists and graffiti artists will contribute to live mura

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