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This year's festival will be held March 8, 2025


Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: Valley Vista High School 15550 N. Parkview Place, Surprise AZ


This year’s festival promises to be a spectacular celebration of the arts. This event will showcase the visual and performing arts programs from 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools, and the Growing Minds Preschool in the Dysart Unified School District.

We expect at least 10,000+ attendees. The Dysart Arts Festival will be a full day featuring performances on multiple stages including various dance troops, theatre troops, choirs, and bands. The elementary, middle school, and high school visual arts programs will host two art showcases including 2D and 3D pieces.

We will feature an Arts Vendor Fair where attendees can shop from local artists. Our “Arts Experience” area will offer hands-on opportunities, including dance workshops, bucket drumming, keyboard labs, 3D arts activities, and art projects. Our “Adaptive Arts Experience” offers a hands-on immersive arts experience for individuals and families that may need accommodations or a sensory friendly environment. Food trucks will be on-site to satisfy your appetite. This event is open to the public and free to attend, and we look forward to celebrating a day of arts with our community, families, and students.

For information or questions on the Festival of the Arts, please contact Danae Marinelli, Director of Arts, at danae.marinelli@dysart.org

Sponsor and Vendor Information

We are accepting applications for sponsors, business vendors, arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks to participate in the festival. With over 9000+ attendees expected for this event, this FREE community event is a great opportunity to showcase your business/organization. Please click the link below to learn more about pricing and benefits.


Inaugural Festival of the Arts

View an overview of the Dysart Unified School District's first Festival of the Arts at Valley Vista High School featuring performances from students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Germain Honda of Surprise

ART EXPERIENCE SPONSOR

PROGRAM MAP SPONSOR

Dysart Education Foundation

GOLD STAGE SPONSORS

Game One
Waste Management

SILVER STAGE SPONSORS

FRIENDS OF ART SPONSORS

Musical Surprise

FESTIVAL GRANT AWARDED BY:

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