2024 Washougal Art & Music Festival

The 2024 Washougal Art and Music Festival to Celebrate Local Creativity and Community Washougal, WA – July 9, 2024 – The Washougal Art and Music Festival is thrilled to announce its annual celebration, set to take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This vibrant festival, held in the heart of Washougal, promises a day filled with artistic expression, live music, and family-friendly activities. The festival will feature talented local artists showcasing and selling their unique creations including oil and acrylics, pottery, fiber arts, photography, lapidary, watercolor, mixed media, and jewelry. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces. The Washougal Art and Music Festival 2024 Artists - Cici Artemisia, James Aul, Shirley Bishop, Jean Blatner, Chris Briggs, Richard Britschgi, Barbara Bureker, Heidi Cardoza, Tamara Dinius, Leslie Anne Ezelle, Connie Ford, Susan Fronckowiak, Jeff Gracz, Jessica Julian, Sandy Moore, Jason Payton, Peg Peppler, John Reylea, Annette Ruckert and Robert Meichtry, Masami Scorvelciu, Tina Stauss, Hiroko Stumpf, Amanda Thayer, Tom West and Regina Westmoreland. Adding to the excitement, the Washougal Songcraft Festival will provide a dynamic lineup of live music from 10am – 2pm. The musicians performing are Jim Warford, Owen Kortz, Doug Shafer, Sunny Pache, Brenna Larsen and Oh Brother. This collaboration highlights the rich musical talent in our community and ensures an enjoyable experience for all music lovers. To learn more about the performers, visit https://washougal-songcraft.org/wsf/John and Anni Furniss will join us this year-the inspiring duo who has captured hearts with their extraordinary story and exceptional craftsmanship. Despite losing his sight at age 16, John has mastered the art of woodworking, creating stunning pieces that reflect his deep passion and skill. Anni, an artist in her own right, supports and collaborates with John, adding her unique touch to their projects. Join Anni and John from 10am-1pm. They will be selling their new book, The Blind Woodsman, and some of their art creations. You can learn more about Anni and John at https://www.furnissstudios.com . We are thrilled to announce that Clark County Poet Laureate Susan Dingle will be hosting a unique community event at this year’s festival. Attendees will contribute by writing a sentence each, which Susan will then weave into a collective poem at the end of the festival. The Northwest Independent Writers Association, East County Citizens Alliance, Friends of the Washougal Library and Fort Vancouver Regional Library, Vancouver Walking Club, will also participate in the Festival. “We are excited to bring together artists, musicians, and the community for a day of celebration and creativity,” said Janis Ferguson, Chairperson of the Festival. “The Washougal Art and Music Festival is a fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to experience the arts in a fun and engaging way.” The work of local artist Sandy Moore was selected as the image for the 2024 Washougal Art Festival poster. "Sail Boats" captures the essence of the area's natural beauty and maritime spirit. Inspired by Cottonwood Beach and the majestic Columbia River, Moore's mixed media fabric collage technique breathes life into the serene scene. Sandy remarked, "We are lucky to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. I love the water and living near the Columbia is a joy. Cottonwood Beach, a favorite destination, inspires this piece." The festival is free to attend and open to the public. It will be held in downtown Washougal in Reflection Plaza. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends and family to enjoy the festivities and support local artists and musicians. For more information about the Washougal Art and Music Festival, please visit our website at https://washougalarts.org/washougal-art-festival/About the Washougal Art and Music Festival: The Washougal Art and Music Festival is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the local arts and music scene. The festival aims to provide a platform for artists and musicians to showcase their talents and engage the community in cultural enrichment. The Washougal Art and Music Festival is sponsored in part by the City of Washougal Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.