The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival

Celebrating 20 Years of Making Art Matter!
The 2025 Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival welcomed over 20,000 attendees over the weekend! With perfect weather and a vibrant spirit of celebration, the nationally acclaimed festival was a lively event of creativity and joy. With 200 exceptional artists showcasing their work, nearly 40 live performances igniting all three stages, and family-friendly activities engaging visitors of all ages, it truly was a weekend to remember.
During the celebrations, Taman VanScoy was named the Featured Artist for 2026, creating an additional sense of excitement for the upcoming year.
A big THANK YOU to our artists, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees for making this unforgettable celebration possible.

Featured Artist & Best of Show Winners

Each year, on the festival's opening day, a team of judges representing The Woodlands Arts Council reviews art from all participating artists to select a Featured Artist and Best of Show Winners. The judges are local gallery owners, art teachers, artists, and business professionals. Artists are scored on artistic merit and booth presentation. Prize winners are jury-exempt for two years and receive booth awards and other benefits.