The Buda Arts Festival, originally named the Buda Plein Air Festival, was created in 2020 by Inspired Minds Art Center to bring the community together outdoors, through art, in a mindful, healing, and celebratory way during a time of social restrictions, fear, and anxiety. Over the years, it has grown from a 1-day painting and music festival to a 6-day celebration of all things arts!

Schedule:

All-Day Events
Artisan Markets (9am–5pm)
Locations:
Buda Welcome Center (Outside) – 303 Main St
Inspired Minds Art Center (Outside) – 121 Main St

Live Outdoor Music (9:30am–4:30pm)
Busking musicians playing music in various locations from Stagecoach House to Jackson Tyler Morris Memorial Skate Park
See Music Schedule
See MAP

Festival Fine Art Show (10am–5pm)
Location: Inspired Minds Gallery
Fine Art Competition & Sale
Artwork of diverse mediums
Vote for the People's Choice Award – Voting ends at 4:00pm

Artist Demonstrations @ Inspired Minds Art Center:
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Quick Draw Outdoor Plein Air Art Competition
Potter's Wheel
Live Mural Painting
Metal Sculpture
Fun with Cartooning
Saori Weaving by Wimberley Valley Saori

9:30am
Quick Draw Competition (9:30am–11:30am)
Artists have 2 hours to create artwork outside in various locations along Main Street from Stagecoach House to Jackson Tyler Morris Memorial Skate Park
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10:00am & 11:00am
Story Time for Kids with your Librarian
Location: Inspired Minds Gallery
Sponsored by the Buda Public Library

11:00am
Elysian Aerial Performers
Location: The Chambers Theatre @ Inspired Minds Art Center

12:00pm
Free Kids Arts & Crafts Activities (12pm–5pm)
Location: Inspired Minds Art Center (Outside)

Young Entrepreneurs Market (12pm–4pm)
Location: Downtown Buda, North Parking Lot @ Inspired Minds Art Center

1:00pm
First Look Fete (1pm–3pm)
Location: Buda Welcome Center
Be the first to view and purchase prize-winning artwork from the 2025 Buda Plein Air Competition
Cocktails and small bites
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3:00pm
Plein Air Art & Quick Draw Competition Awards
Public Viewing: 3:00pm–5:00pm
Awards: 3:30pm
Location: Buda Welcome Center
Cheer on the artists who participated in the Buda AF Plein Air Art Competitions
View and purchase award-winning plein air artwork

4:00pm
Festival Fine Art Show Voting ENDS
Vote for the People's Choice Award until 4:00pm
Awards presented at 5pm
Location: Inspired Minds Gallery
Fine Art Competition & Sale (10am–5pm)
Artwork of diverse mediums