Inaugural Alabama Arts Trail Event

Event Date: May 2026

Since 1968, Alabama Arts Trail has proudly supported visual artists and the arts in our community. We bring artists from across Alabama—and beyond—together to celebrate creativity and support the talented artists we serve.

Overarching Schedule of Events

Community Benefits

  • Shop handmade goods at the Mother's Day Market

  • Artist vendors, florists, local boutiques, and more

  • Vibrant, festival-style street celebration

  • Live music and food trucks

  • Kid/youth engagement

  • Field trips on Friday

  • Live demonstrations from known artists throughout Alabama

  • Live mural installation, happening in real time in downtown Gadsden

  • Cardboard sculpture contest

  • Bouncy house

  • Passport for kids to explore the Trail featuring scavenger hunts

Artist Benefts

  • Opportunity to sell work, network, and more

  • Low booth fee of only $40 (includes a tent and table)

Our Partners

Gadsden Museum of Art
City of Gadsden
Alabama Contemporary Art
Alabama State Council on the Arts

Contact Us to Be a Vendor

artstrail@alvisarts.org
(205) 578 - 2289