The Armory Holiday Arts Festival is held during the first weekend of December at the Armory Art Center.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
This festival features enjoyable outdoor experiences for all ages.
Dates: December 1 – 3, 2023
Location: Armory Art Center Campus
At the Armory Holiday Arts Festival you can shop for artwork, including paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more. Browse the many artisan booths for your holiday shopping while listening to live music., performed by different musicians each day.
Then, watch talented artists give live demonstrations, enjoy kids’ activities, and celebrate the season. Bring your family, and friends to this family-friendly event.
SPONSORS
The festival organizers recognize the support of our community sponsors.
PARTICIPATE
To join in the festival activities, please use the following links:
ABOUT THE ARMORY ART CENTER
The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park within walking distance of The Square West Palm Beach. The festival takes place on the Armory’s historic campus. Plenty of parking will be available and admission is FREE!
Organizer
Over the past three decades, the Armory has taught art classes to thousands of emerging artists of all ages and cultures. The Art Center has exhibited art in hundreds of shows and given workshops taught by national and international visiting master artists. Additionally, has also provided summer art camp for thousands of youth. Home to artists-in-residents from the United States and abroad, the Armory has provided opportunities for artists to hone their craft. The Armory looks to a long future of enhancing artistic life in the Palm Beaches.
Venue
The Armory Art Center campus facilities include three buildings dedicated to art classes, a sculpture garden, and an interior tented courtyard.
The Armory Art Center provides art classes for students of all ages, exhibitions, art salons, lectures, and special events. Nearly 100 courses held in 12 state-of-the-art studios are offered including
- ceramics, photography & digital media, drawing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, textiles & fiber, and sculpture.
- Youth art classes and summer art camps are offered.
- Various exhibitions are hosted throughout the year in three galleries.
- The campus, located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, at the south end of Howard Park, includes three buildings—the two former Palm Beach County National Guard Armory buildings and the Young Artists Studio Facility.
