Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival celebrates 24th year with 100-plus artists and live bands
The 24th Annual Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival will be Saturday, January 17th, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday, January 18th, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at Riverview Park in Sebastian.
There will be over 100 fine artists, a great music lineup, food, beer, and wine. The festival was created to promote interest in and appreciation of the arts, enhance cultural awareness through public exhibitions and performances, and support creative arts education in Sebastian and surrounding areas.
2026 Artists
- Drawing: Mel Fleck, Flo Kemp, Annie Reif, Brian Viamontes, William Cantwell, Peter Kushner
- Photography: Bill Dirienzo, LaDora Sims, Michael Jasinski, RC Fulwiler, Joshua Steele, Brett Miley, Nels Johnson, Richard Burton
- Painting: Jen Callahan, Claire Simpson Jones, Maria Szax Bone, Edward Tejeiro, Anne Schroeder, Katherine Larson, Peg Phenicie, Stephanie Pollack, David McPhee, Roger Van Lieshout, John Benton, Cristina Cuevas, Ronald Deel, Richard Ficker, Witha Lacuesta, Guy LeFebvre, Donny Luke, Ray Mclendon, Mary Marinel, Leo Hong Mao
- Sculpture: Josh Price, A. Cesar Nogueira, Michelle Zorich, Robert Boyce, Ronald Lemoine, Ted Cassidy
- Jewelry: Monika Fairchild, Marc Aune, Serge Bojan, Mark Slaven, Sally Phillips, Lynn & Robert Johnson, Peggy Miller, Kyle Pace, Barbara Umbel, Pamela Werneth, Claudia Melchiorre, Melissa Horan, Paul Albritton, Cindy Mitchell, Joyce Slate, Debbie Noiseux, Carolyn Merrifield
- Mixed-Media: Nikki Saraiva, Ademir Borges, Kelly Zimmer DeMichele, Robert Stein, Jamie Meagher, Drew Brass, Terri Martin, Sonia Larson, Jeff Hinkley, Brenda Flynn, Jill Garrett, Paul Nikitchenko, Mitchell Nathan, Rolly Ray Reel, Amy O’Malley, Nikki Saraiva, Morris Johnson
- Pottery: Bill Colby, Charles Nalle, Gabriel Isaac, John Cheer, Valerie Carnett, Margaret Agnew, Jeffrey King, Andrew Wender, Gail Snively
- Leather/Fiber: Carol Clay, George Denenberg, Philippe Laine, Heaven McCaulley, Kelly Counselman
- Wood: Mike Ivancic, Michelle Nevaeh, Charles Masek, Byron Lawrence, Al Allison, Walter Whybrew
- Glass: Tess Dirienzo, Julie Murphy, Michelle Hoff, Cindy Richardson, David Sandidge
Bands
Saturday
- 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | HairPeace
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Valerie Tyson Band
Sunday
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Swamp Lily
- 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Vibes Farm Acoustic Reggae
HairPeace
HairPeace is an acoustic duo based in Sebastian that features musicians Chrystine and Stingray, who are also key members of the full band Professor Pennygoode’s Mighty Flea Circus. They specialize in acoustic covers of classic songs from the 1960s through modern hits, blended with their own original compositions in styles like folk/rock, Americana, and bluegrass. The duo emphasizes solid songwriting, strong musicianship, and melodious vocals.
Valerie Tyson Band
The Valerie Tyson Band is a high-energy, soulful ensemble based in South Florida, led by vocalist Valerie Tyson, known as the “South Florida Queen of Soul.” The band specializes in a mix of today’s top 40 hits, jazz, classic rock, R&B, reggae, and other genres, delivering energizing performances.
Swamp Lily
Swamp Lily is a female acoustic duo performing songs they love from a variety of genres, focusing on lush harmonies, captivating beats, and fun jams. The members are Jeannie Burke of the band Sleepin’ Dogz and AnnaLee Talley Keehner from Souljam & Purrbox.
Vibes Farm Acoustic Reggae
Vibes Farm is a reggae-rock band from Boynton Beach. They blend reggae with elements of rock, rap, and psychedelic jams, creating upbeat, feel-good music that emphasizes high energy and positive vibes. They have hosted notable acts such as Steel Pulse, The Original Wailers, The Expendables, The Movement, Fortunate Youth, Tribal Seeds, The Supervillains, Tropidelic, and Bumpin Uglies.
Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival
The Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art and Music Festival is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to fostering interest in and admiration for the arts. It promotes cultural growth and awareness through public exhibitions and performances in Sebastian and the surrounding areas. They provide funding for the Sebastian Murals Project and scholarships for Sebastian River Area Art Club candidates. The council also supports children’s inspiration with scholarships and grants in local schools, and it works to bring art into public spaces.
For more information, visit sebastianartshow.com or email thesebastianartshow@gmail.com. The festival is free and open to the public at Riverview Park along the Indian River.