The Austin ArtWorks Festival is a free two-day event in Austin, Minnesota held annually each August — a celebration of visual, performing, and literary artists, many with ties to Austin and the area.

The Austin ArtWorks Festival is Saturday and Sunday, August 24 – 25 in the heart of Austin MN!

What is this “ArtWorks Festival?” The festival is a free two-day event in Austin, Minnesota held annually each August — a celebration of visual, performing, and literary artists, many with ties to Austin and the area.

Does it cost anything? Nope! Although you might want to bring some cash in case you want to grab a couple of super neat prints, a piece of original artwork, books, or food. (It’s a safe bet you’ll find something that catches your fancy. Just saying.)

Who are you people? Good question. We are Austin Area Arts, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and a whole bunch of volunteers who donate their time, brains, and muscles to carry off this crazy awesome event.

Austin Area Arts also oversees the Austin ArtWorks Center and Historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin. Through our venues and the ArtWorks Festival, we strive to bring together artists and art lovers, and to make our community better through the power of art in its many forms.