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Festival of the Masters Returns to Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort This Weekend

Thomas Smith

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Experiences

As Steven reminded us earlier today, it’s almost time for the Festival of the Masters presented by Michaels. And if you’re joining us this weekend, you’ll recognize some familiar faces from the Disney Parks Blog. Your favorite Disney artists like Will Gay, Don “Ducky” Williams and Joe Kaminski will be making appearances and showing their work, along with 150 other award winners from across the country.
Festival of the Masters at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort

The Disney Artist Village tent at Downtown Disney will feature art created by masters from various Disney disciplines, including Walt Disney Imagineering. And this year, you’ve got to stop by and see artist Dave Avanzino at the Art of Disney. Dave creates art pieces using prop-like elements and fonts based on signs and attractions found around our theme parks.

Take a look at when you can meet with Disney artists:

Tent near Orlando Harley Davidson
Friday Saturday Sunday
Art on Demand Art on Demand Art on Demand
Tent on Pleasure Island
Friday Saturday Sunday
Noah (10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3 p.m.-5 p.m.) Katie Kelly (10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3 p.m.-5 p.m.) Noah (10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3 p.m.-5 p.m.)
Katie Kelly (10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3 p.m.-5 p.m.) Greg Trombo (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Katie Kelly (10 a.m.-1 p.m., 3 p.m.-5 p.m.)
Greg Trombo (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Will Gay (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Bil Shannon (2 p.m.-4 p.m.)
Will Gay (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) Darren Wilson (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Darren Wilson (12 a.m.-1 p.m.) Peter Carsillo (1 p.m.-3 p.m.)
Joe Kaminski (12 p.m.-3 p.m.) Ducky (1 p.m.-4 p.m.)
Peter Carsillo (1 p.m.-3 p.m.) Joe Kaminski (1 p.m.-4 p.m.)
Ducky (3 p.m.-5 p.m.)
Will Gay (3 p.m.-5 p.m.)
Tent on Pleasure Island
Friday Saturday Sunday
Larry Dotson (10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m.-6 p.m.) Larry Dotson (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-6 p.m.) Larry Dotson (10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m.-6 p.m.)
David Doss (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-6 p.m.) David Doss (10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2 p.m.-6 p.m.) David Doss (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1 p.m.-6 p.m.)
Joe Yakovetic (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.) Joe Yakovetic (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.) John Coulter (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
John Coulter (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.) John Coulter (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.-4 p.m.) Joe Yakovetic (1 p.m.-3 p.m.)
Larry Nikolai (12 p.m.-2 p.m.) Larry Nikolai (12 p.m.-2 p.m.)
Maggie Parr (12 p.m.-2 p.m.) Maggie Parr (12 p.m.-2 p.m.)
Art of Disney: Marketplace
Friday Saturday Sunday
Dave Avanzino (10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m.) Dave Avanzino (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.-6 p.m.) Dave Avanzino (10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m.)
Guy Vasilovich (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.-6 p.m.) Guy Vasilovich (10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m.) Guy Vasilovich (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.-6 p.m.)
William Silvers (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 3 p.m.-6 p.m.) William Silvers (10 a.m.-12 p.m., 3 p.m.-6 p.m.) William Silvers (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Randy Noble (6 p.m.-8 p.m.)

Please note that artists are subject to change without notice.

Also, for the first time at the Festival, there will be an Emerging Masters area, where more than 30 juried up-and-coming artists will showcase works and compete for awards.

So, here’s what else you need to know before heading out:

  • Event takes place from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday; 10 – 5 p.m. on Sunday.
  • Admission and self-parking are complimentary at Downtown Disney.
  • Live entertainment will be provided by La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil.
  • Live music at House of Blues, Bongos Cuban Café and Raglan Road.
  • Renowned Irish artist Graham Knuttel will be at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant.
  • Disney artists will appear at Art of Disney, Disney Artist Village tent.
  • 8-foot tall LEGO Hulk figure will be built during event.