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The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival announces Best of Show and 2026 Featured Artist
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, produced by The Woodlands Arts Council, celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 11, 12 and 13 along The Woodlands Waterway and in Town Green Park.
View moments from Day Two (April 12) of WWAF on the Hello Woodlands Instagram page (including a sneak peek of the 2026 Featured Artist!):
View moments from April 11 on WWAF Day 1 here and the Art Dash Party here.
Every year art lovers, neighbors, and visitors flock to this nationally ranked celebration of fine art, featuring over 200 jury-selected artists in 12 different mediums, such as sculpture, painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, and more.
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.
On Sunday (April 13) afternoon and the third day of the festival, The Woodlands Arts Council announced the Best of Show awards and 2026 Featured Artist.
2026 FEATURED ARTIST: Taman VanScoy – Painting | Booth 326
BEST OF SHOW:
- Lou Ann Townsend – Painting | Booth 197
- James Offeman – Pastels | Booth 412
- Peter Karner – Ceramics | Booth 303
- Randi Solin – Glass | Booth 500
- George Perdomo & Jorge Villa – Sculpture & Metalworks | Booth 222
- Michael Behr – Photography | Booth 165
Learn more about The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival award winners on The Woodlands Arts Council website at https://www.thewoodlandsartscouncil.org/p/festival.
