HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Where: Downtown Huntsville, Alabama in Big Spring International Park
When: The festival will be held Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28, 2024
- Friday April 26
5:00 – 9:00 pm - Saturday, April 27
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
(Art Marketplace closes at 7:30pm) - Sunday, April 28
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Day passes are $15, weekend passes are $20, Kids 12 and under are free!
For information on where to park and to see Panoply's refund policy click here.
What to bring/What not to bring:
Bring - folding/camping chairs, blankets, strollers/small wagons, sunscreen, hat
Do NOT Bring - outside food/beverages, coolers, dogs/other animals, vape pens/cigarettes
Panoply will have several new interactive activities for people of all ages to enjoy throughout the whole weekend.
“The Big Swim” Interactive Art Installation: Festivalgoers of all ages will immerse themselves in a kaleidoscope of color as they walk through a tunnel-like art installation designed exclusively for Panoply. The interactive art piece is created by local artist Susie Garrett.
The Panoply ZenZone: The Panoply ZenZone, presented by Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children, is a new sensory-friendly space within the festival. Panoply, by definition, is a magnificent array. At the Panoply ZenZone, festivalgoers of all ages will find an intentionally designed space in Big Spring Park that provides sensory resources for attendees to better enjoy the Panoply experience.
Art OutLoud Stage: Panoply welcomes the return of the Art OutLoud Stage, presented by the Carrie Link Foundation for the Arts and Education. This stage features spoken word performances from local literary figures and poets. (Full schedule available on artshuntsville.org.)
Art Marketplace: The Panoply Art Marketplace provides prime shopping across Huntsville’s picturesque and beloved Big Spring Park. This year the juried Art Marketplace will welcome more than 100 visual artists. One of the festival's most popular features, the 2024 Art Marketplace will showcase longtime festival artists and over 40 first-time Panoply exhibitors. This year’s artists come from 23 states, with some traveling from as far as Colorado and Massachusetts for the 42nd Panoply Arts Festival. (Full list of artists available on artshuntsville.org.)
Hands-on Activities: Panoply’s STEAM Street, presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama, will celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Panoply Arts Festival with special activities:
- Huntsville City Schools Magnet Programs ’Thaumatropes’ presented by Intrepid
- Huntsville Ballet’s ‘Balancing Ballet Dancers’ presented by KBR
- ‘Cup-icopters’ presented by Hexagon
- Missile Defense Agency ‘Bridges’ presented by Boeing
- Fantasy Playhouse Theatre’s ‘Marionettes’ presented by the National Space Club
This year’s Panoply Creativity Corner, presented by Virginia and Parker Griffith, will offer Art Adventures for all to enjoy:
- Koi Windsock presented by Marilyn Lands and Robin Cozby
- Fisheye Weaving
- Watercolor Magic
- Creepy Crawlies
- Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guilds ‘Discover Music’ presented by the VBC 50th. The Symphony Guild’s popular interactive experience introduces young people to musical instruments.
- The VBC 50th will be joining the Huntsville Symphony Guild at Panoply, and festivalgoers can stop and write down their favorite memory of the VBC which will be incorporated into a special 50th anniversary display within the VBC.