ArtFest 2026
May 15
Western Oregon University’s ArtFest is an annual, day-long celebration of creativity held at Western Oregon University, showcasing student art from WOU, local high schools, and community colleges. It features juried art exhibitions in campus galleries (Campbell Hall and ITC building), interactive workshops, art-making activities, and an awards ceremony.
- All day: ArtFest Regional high school and community college student exhibition on display in Hamersly Library
- 2:00 pm: 58th Annual WOU Student Exhibition opens in Campbell Hall and ITC Flux Space galleries
- 2:00 to 4:00 pm: free artmaking activities, workshops, and sticker giveaway at Campbell Hall
- 5:00pm: free picnic in front of ITC Building
- 5:00pm: recognition ceremony on the front steps of the ITC Building, including current WOU Art & Design student awards
- 6:00 pm: closing reception for the ArtFest Regional exhibition in Hamersly Library (second floor gallery)
- 6:15 pm: Award Ceremony for ArtFest Regional Exhibit & door prizes in Hamersly Library
- 7:00 pm: ArtFest Regional participating artists remove artwork and take it home