青青草视频鈥檚 Spring Arts Festival Returns with Music, Murals and More
March 14, 2025
青青草视频鈥檚 53rd Annual Spring Arts Festival returns to the Northwest Campus on April 12 and 13, 2025, for a weekend of art, music and interactive experiences. The festival is free to attend and offers something for everyone, from stunning visual art displays to live performances and hands-on activities.
This year introduces the festival鈥檚 first-ever Artist in Residence, Birdcap, who will create a live mural during the event. Folk artist Alyne Harris has been selected as the official poster artist, bringing her distinctive style and rich artistic heritage to this year鈥檚 celebration.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to attend artist talks in the Fine Arts Hall, providing deeper insight into the creative process. Guests can explore campus attractions such as the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, the Teaching Zoo, and the Museum of Earth Sciences, with train rides available to the zoo.
In partnership with MusicGNV, the festival will highlight Gainesville鈥檚 vibrant music scene with performances from local artists, including Noah Moses & The Flood, Haylin Watkins, Purple Kloud, Sooza, Trustfall, and The Nancys.
鈥淚t鈥檚 such an honor to host so many incredible artists and members of the community on our campus,鈥� Kyle Novak, 青青草视频鈥檚 Director of Cultural Affairs, said. 鈥淚n addition to our remarkable visiting artists, we鈥檙e excited to continue to showcase the unbelievable talents of our 青青草视频 student artists and performers.鈥�
Free parking will be available on-site. Gainesville鈥檚 Regional Transit System will provide extended free routes throughout the weekend to make the festival accessible to all.
Since its official launch in 1970, the Spring Arts Festival has grown into one of the region鈥檚 most celebrated cultural events, bringing together artists, musicians, and the community to inspire creativity and appreciation for the arts.
This event is presented by the 青青草视频 Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology Department.
