FIRST LOOK at New Artwork Coming to 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts & Artist Schedules

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FIRST LOOK at New Artwork Coming to 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Arts & Artist Schedules

Several artists have shared their appearance schedules and first looks at exclusive artwork for the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.

Artists Coming to 2025 Festival of the Arts

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be from January 17 through February 24, 2025.

Purple poster for Ashley Taylor at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, France Pavilion, January 17th-25th. Features a geometric design of the Epcot sphere and teases preview artworks from the celebrated artist's 2025 Festival of the Arts appearances.

Ashley Taylor will appear at the France Pavilion with four new pieces. Her emoji hints for each piece were a snowman, white rabbit, carousel horse, and stars.

Eunjung “June” Kim will also be signing at the France Pavilion for the duration of the festival. Kim will debut four new pieces.

Ann Shen will be appearing from Friday, January 17, through Thursday, January 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day in the France Pavilion. Shen will also have four new art pieces, which she will share sneak peeks of after the winter holidays. Her emoji hints included a honey pot, castle, books, and snowflake.

Festival of the Arts sign featuring Fenway Fan's January and February appearances, complete with dates and times. An image of an artist in a hat graces the bottom, reminiscent of a festive moment where artists announce their preview artworks.

Fenway Fan will debut two brand-new art pieces at the 2025 festival. Her announcement features hints and she also shared the red high heel and white rabbit emojis. She will be at the Disney Artist tents in the France Pavilion at these dates and times:

  • January 17 – 19: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • February 15 & 16: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • February 17 and 18: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Preview artworks of the 2025 Festival of the Arts with this illustrated poster for Epcot, showcasing three women and a tiger in vibrant colors.

Stacey Aoyama shared sneak peeks of her three new art pieces featuring Moana, Jasmine, and Mulan. She will appear at the Morocco Pavilion Tent I from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. February 19 – 23.

Maria Stuckey will be at one of the Wonderground tents in the France Pavillion from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. January 27 – February 7. She shared a sneak peek of one of her new works featuring Figment.

Steven Thompson will be at the France Pavilion January 17 – 21 from 11 a.m. to p.m. daily. Thompson created three new pieces. A preview shows they are inspired by “Peter Pan,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Cinderella.” On Friday, he revealed the full “Cinderella” piece, titled “All Aglow.” Thompson wrote that this series is all about films that inspired him.

The EPCOT Festival of the Arts, showcasing exquisite artworks by Dave Avanzino, runs from January 17-February 2, 2025. Visit daily from 11AM-9PM near the Italy Pavilion and be a part of this incredible artists announce event.

Dave Avanzino will be at the Italy Pavilion this year from Friday, January 17 through Sunday, February 2, at 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Avanzino will have pieces based on Winnie the Pooh, The Evil Queen, Sorcerer Mickey, and Orange Bird. He’ll have many of his current limited editions, maps, canvases, and prints, as well as his Custom Letter Names and Custom Wood Ticket Book Names.

Avanzino already revealed three new pieces for the festival, which will be on sale at the festival from January 17 through February 2, while supplies last.

The first is “Eeyore Aloft,” his first “Winnie the Pooh” piece. It “combines some elements from different films but I liked the way the characters came together into this fun scene.” It will be offered as a handmade limited edition paper sculpture ($750), a small gallery-wrapped canvas ($88), and a matted deluxe print ($45).

Another new piece is Evil Queen – Heartless, a portrait of the “Snow White” villain. The framed limited edition ($325) is printed onto wood with two additional wood layers highlighting the box and heart clasp. It will also be available as a gallery-wrapped canvas ($175) and matted deluxe print ($45).

Avanzino’s third new piece is Orange Bird. It will be available as a limited edition gallery-wrapped canvas ($88) and a matted deluxe print ($45).

Illustration of a woman in front of Epcot's Spaceship Earth, celebrating artist Dylan Bonner's showcase at the Festival of the Arts. Catch this captivating Preview Artworks event from Jan 17-19, 5-7pm; Jan 20-26, 11am-1pm.

Dylan Bonner will have three new pieces at the 2025 festival, which he said may be his three favorite pieces he’s ever done for Disney. “I really tried to push myself in terms of artistry and subject matter this year.”

Bonner will be signing January 17 – 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and January 20 – 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. He will be at the Morocco Pavilion.

Festival of the Arts poster unveiling a special preview of artworks and artist signing schedule from January 17-24, featuring creations by Josey Tsao with location details at EPCOT's Morocco Pavilion.

Josey Tsao will debut four new pieces. She will be signing at the Morocco Pavilion January 17 – 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and January 21 – 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A stylized illustration depicts a woman in a yellow dress reading amidst stacks of books, embraced by a large beast. Candles cast a warm glow around them, offering an intimate glimpse into the enchanting world set to be unveiled at the Festival of the Arts.

Jasmine Becket-Griffith teased a big announcement about her 2026 gallery tent — but in the meantime, she will be appearing at the 2025 festival on these dates and times:

  • Friday, January 24 — 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 25 — 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, January 26 — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Friday, January 31 — 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 1 — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 2 — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Friday, February 21 — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 22 — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Becket-Griffith will debut three new paintings, including “Belle in Beast’s Gallery” seen above. She will appear at the Disney Gallery Artists tent near Morocco.

Get ready for a colorful event schedule at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2025, where you can catch a vibrant Artworks Preview. Featuring a charming cartoon duck character, this festival promises exciting dates and times for art lovers to dive into creativity!

David Buckley will have three new pieces at the festival. He’ll be signing on these dates and times:

  • Sunday, January 26 — 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 1 — 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 9 — 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 16 — 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 23 — 2 to 4 p.m.

Morgan Ditta will be signing at the Morocco Pavilion on January 25 – 31, February 13 – 15, 17, and 20 – 23. She shared sneak peeks of her three new paintings as swatches.

Experience the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, where you can preview artworks and catch Dave Perillo's appearances from January 17 to February 16, 2025. Check the schedule for detailed dates and times at the France Pavilion. #ArtfulEpcot

Dave Perillo will be singing by the France Pavilion with new artwork January 17 – 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and February 13 – 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

John Coulter will be at the festival from January 17 through 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. He will have three new pieces as part of various collections.

A hand holds a small painter's palette with various colorful paints, offering a sneak peek for the 2025 Festival of the Arts. In the background, a larger palette with mixed colors hints at what artists will announce during this vibrant celebration.

Miss Mindy will be at the festival January 17 – 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. She’ll have two new sculptures and two new paintings. She teased one of the sculptures in an Instagram Reel.

Colorful poster for Epcot's International Festival of the Arts announces appearance dates for "Jason Ratner" in January and February, featuring an exciting artworks preview at the France Pavilion.

Jason Ratner will debut three new art pieces, with teasers coming soon. He’ll be at the Disney Gallery Artists tent in the France Pavilion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on these dates:

  • Friday, January 17
  • Saturday, January 18
  • Sunday, January 19
  • Sunday, January 26
  • Saturday, February 1
  • Sunday, February 2
  • Saturday, February 8
  • Sunday, February 9
  • Sunday, February 16
  • Monday, February 17
  • Saturday, February 22
  • Sunday, February 23
Festival poster for the 2025 Festival of the Arts at Epcot, showcasing Disney Parks art collections. Enjoy preview artworks and discover signing schedules with featured artist Rob Kaz alongside other artists' appearances at various booths.

Rob Kaz‘s artwork will be at two booths on the Canada side of the World Showcase entrance. His available collections will include 11 new original Disney Parks paintings, a selection of reproductions from years past, new original “Friends Along the Way” oil paintings, and live-painted studies. He will be available at various times throughout the festival, including during the opening weekend and final day.

Many more artists will also appear for signings and have artwork for sale. Check out our 2024 artist tour for an idea of what artworks might be available at the festival.

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