Artists in Action Festival

This Annual Event Occurs in September and brings Historic Weaverville alive with artists of all varieties sharing their work in real time. Enjoy live Music, peruse goods for sale, and be inspired by local Creatives!

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Three women sit at a table covered with crafts and decorations outside a storefront on a sidewalk. Another woman stands nearby taking a photo of a display of art pieces.
A woman smiles from her jewelry booth, displaying various earrings and necklaces. She wears a red bead necklace and navy T-shirt with pink text that reads 'More. Pretty. Jewelry.' A man is seated behind her in front of a brick and wooden wall.
An older woman wearing a large straw hat, sunglasses, and a green apron, paints on a canvas at an outdoor art fair. There is a table with supplies and a wooden easel beside her. Trees and cars are visible in the background beyond a white canopy.
An elderly woman with curly white hair stands outdoors next to her display of colorful quilts hanging on a rack. A red building and white fence are in the background.
An outdoor market stall showcases various minerals, gemstones, and rocks for sale. A man stands behind the table, gesturing to his wares, while a seated woman smiles behind him. A bustling town road displays signs for a museum and art fair.
A band performs live music on a rustic outdoor deck with wood-paneled walls and colorful umbrellas overhead. The band members include a keyboard player, drummer, and three guitarists, all enjoying their performance.
A man, woman, and young girl sit at an outdoor table at a craft fair, with handmade knitted and crocheted toys and hats displayed before them.
An elderly man with a long white beard, glasses, a beige cap, and a blue t-shirt standing outdoors near a glass door. The area appears to be a craft fair or display of wooden art, with various wooden bowls and furniture on tables around him.

The Artists in Action Festival brings 30-40 artists together to demonstrate their crafts and perform live music. Past works include painting, ceramics, batik, glass work, wood carving, metal work, repurposing junk into treasure, and more! Live music can be enjoyed at multiple venues, most often the Highland Art Center Meadow and the Up North Confectionary and Mercantile deck. Kids' activities occur in multiple locations, making this an exciting tradition for family fun!

We welcome artists of all kinds to participate in the event by filling out this application packet: 2026 Artist Application Packet

Paper applications are available at the Trinity Visitor Center, 661 Main Street, Weaverville, on the Trinity Arts Alive FB page, or by emailing Jill at trinitycountyarts@gmail.com.