The City of Arkadelphia and the Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA) Planning Committee are excited to announce the third annual AFOTA to be held Oct. 13-14, 2023 in Downtown Arkadelphia. Arkadelphia’s premier event, AFOTA strives to bring together musical, visual, and culinary talent from across the region in a celebration of art.
“AFOTA is, and always will be, this beautiful melting pot of art,” City Manager Gary Brinkley said. “The paintings, sculptures, music, and food – Each year may look a little different, but celebrating art and the artists who create it will always be our primary focus.” This year, event coordinators plan to create more interactive experiences for families and children to participate in. This will be accomplished through a series of free workshops held Saturday, October 14.
“The first part of day 2 (Saturday) will be filled with free workshops kids can participate in,” Brinkley said. “We’re working out the details now, but I can tell you it will be a great, fun way for kids to learn about different kinds of art, get their hands dirty, and leave their mark on Arkadelphia.”
To stay updated on all things AFOTA, follow the festival’s social media channels, @AFOTA23, or visit arkadelphiafestivalofthearts.org.
The City of Arkadelphia is located in Southwest Arkansas and serves as the county seat of Clark County. Arkadelphia is home to 10,380 residents and two, four-year universities – Henderson State and Ouachita Baptist. Known as “A great place to live, work and play,” the City of Arkadelphia is a full-service city with a small-town feel. Visit www.Arkadelphia.gov to learn more.
