Disney released a preview of artists coming to the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, including some new faces. They also previewed some of the new, exclusive artwork coming to the festival.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2026 Artist Lineup
Check out the full list of artists, their signing dates, and their locations.
Rosana Iarusso – New in 2026!
Rosana Iarusso is a Senior Character Artist for Disney Consumer Products mainly drawing Disney Princesses and their sidekicks, Tinker Bell, Minnie Mouse, and other beloved characters.
Darren Wilson
Darren Wilson is a Senior Manager of Graphic Design for Disney Parks, Products and Experiences, and has spent 26 years with The Walt Disney Company. He has created award-winning designs and exclusive works of art through the Art of Disney galleries.
He made creative content for feature films including Coco, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and the live action films Pinocchio, Peter Pan, The Lion King, and Aladdin. He currently designs for Disney Consumer Products and Disney Parks.
Yesenia Moises
Yesenia Moises is an author, illustrator, and toy designer known for her colorful picture books. Her focus includes Kingdom Hearts and Disney attractions.
Dave Perillo
Dave Perillo is an illustrator and designer with a retro art style. His Disney art focus is attractions like The Haunted Mansion.
Jerrod Maruyama
Jerrod Maruyama is a freelance illustrator specializing in cute character concepts and design who has worked with Disney multiple times on merchandise lines.
Dylan Bonner
Dylan Bonner is returning to the festival for his sixth year. He has worked on the Disney Princess property since 2017, including on comic books, toys, Consumer Products, and Fine Art.
Josey Tsao
Josey Tsao has been a Concept Designer for theme parks and a Background Painter in animation. She’s worked with Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Publishing Worldwide, Disney Yellow Shoes, Disney’s WonderGround Gallery, and more.
Will Artists Be Signing Artwork?
Yes, a selection of artists will sign pieces throughout the festival. The Artist Portal has signing dates for each artist.
When and Where Can You Meet Artists?
Artists will be at booths throughout the park. Exact locations will be in the Artist Portal.
Will Any Artists Be Creating New Art Live at the Festival?
Over 200 new pieces of artwork are being created for this festival, including live on stage. At CommuniCore Hall Plaza, guests can view visual Art in Performance. The My Disney Experience app will have showtimes.
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