CHAMBERSBURG – The ArtsFest Committee at Wilson College is now accepting proposals for participation in ArtsFest 2026, scheduled to take place Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10.
ArtsFest is a dynamic, multi-day celebration of creativity and community, evolving from Wilson College’s traditional Arts Day. Since its reimagining in 2023, ArtsFest has grown into a signature event for Franklin County and the surrounding region, showcasing exceptional art, artists, and artistic experiences. In 2025, the festival expanded its reach to include international artists, art, and art-making opportunities that provide interdisciplinary programming, foster meaningful connections and inspire positive change through the arts.
This year, ArtsFest 2026 will explore the theme “ART IS… EXPERIMENTATION.” The committee is seeking visual, performing, and literary artists and arts educators from Chambersburg and neighboring areas who are interested in sharing their work, expertise, and creative vision during this week-long event. Proposed activities may include presentations, readings, performances, workshops, exhibitions, immersive experiences, or other arts-based formats.
Individuals interested in submitting a proposal should do so by Nov. 8, through the ArtsFest webpage at www.wilson.edu/artsfest. All ideas are welcome, and the committee is available to assist applicants in developing their concepts. While proposals should be self-supported financially, limited funding may be available on a case-by-case basis.
ArtsFest 2026 promises to be an inspiring and inclusive celebration of artistic experimentation. Help make it an unforgettable experience for the Wilson College campus and community.
For more information, readers may contact Dillon Beede, chair of music, at [email protected] or Jen Graham, director of the MFA program, at [email protected].
About Wilson College: Founded in 1869, Wilson College is a private coeducational liberal arts college offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Bachelor’s degree programs include 34 majors and 40 minors in high-demand and innovative fields including education, nursing, equine studies, veterinary nursing, and sport management. Graduate degrees include master’s level programs in education, fine arts, the humanities, nursing, and organizational leadership, and a hybrid, accelerated doctoral program in occupational therapy. With classes available in person and online, the College achieved the highest total enrollment in its history for Fall 2024, as it makes higher education accessible and affordable for today’s students. Readers may visit www.wilson.edu for more information.
