ACANSA Arts Festival of the South reveals 2022 lineup

The seventh annual ACANSA Arts Festival of the South, a visual and performing arts festival scheduled for March 10 – March 25, 2022, recently announced its lineup.

The festival had originally been scheduled for September 2021 was postponed due to concerns about coronavirus.  This year, proof of vaccination will be required. For the full COVID-19 statement from event organizers, visit the festival website.

2022 Lineup

Masks and proof of vaccination required for all events.

The 2019 ACANSA Arts Festival of the South welcomed more than 7500 patrons from 50 Arkansas communities and eight states.

ACANSA Arts Festival of the South is dedicated to building a more dynamic and engaging community through the arts and enriching the cultural vitality of the region. By fostering creative collaborations among artists, patrons, businesses, and community institutions, ACANSA facilitates the creation and presentation of more compelling art that encourages public dialogue, economic innovation, provides access to a wider array of artistic experiences, and makes our community a stronger, more vibrant place to live.

Arkansans and visitors annually celebrate the ACANSA Arts Festival of the South during live performances and visual arts exhibits in multiple venues throughout September. ACANSA also provides Free Spring Break Arts camps in collaboration with professional artists to hundreds of youth. The Ten-Minute Play Showcase encourages local playwrights, directors, actors and audiences to explore new plays.