Aaron Douglas Art Fair

09/29/2026

Photos: Aaron Douglas Art Fair gives Topekans cultural experience in heart of town. See link below ⬇️

📸 Sarah Buchanan/Special to The Capital-Journal

09/28/2026

Here is the direct link to our story on WIBW! Again thank you all so much for coming out!

A community celebration brings together artists and art lovers, all honoring the legacy of a world-renowned painter born in Topeka. ⬇️

09/27/2026

The weather tried to dampen our fun, but the 21st Aaron Douglas Art Fair went on and we had a blast!
Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy art in all forms. Our Topeka community is the absolute best!

Link to WIBW’s story about us in the comments!

09/25/2026

Attention artists and Vendors!!!!

NEW JUDGING HOURS 11AM-1PM

Due to rain in the morning forecast, we are pushing the judging back an hour. Hopefully the additional hour of setup time will help our artists and vendors out. See you in the morning!

09/24/2026

Located at the Aaron Douglas Art Park (12 st & SW Lane St) this one-day event creates a classic art fair and showcases emerging artists. Celebrate community and the legacy of world-renown, painter, illustrator, Topeka-born artist, Aaron Douglas, this September 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 🖌️

Attendance is free and visitors will enjoy...
🎨 30-50 judge-selected artists
🎨 Live music stage
🎨 Interactive art activities
🎨 Food options

Since the Harlem Renaissance, Aaron Douglas has inspired us! Meet and greet with new artists and enjoy your Saturday in an art park! 🖼️

Mural artwork [recreation of] "Aspects of Negro Life: From Slavery Through Reconstruction" completed by local college/high school students, residents of Topeka's Tennessee Town neighborhood, and overseen by David Lowenstein with the help of Stan Herd. 🌻

09/23/2026

One more artist, and we're so excited to have her back! Nancy Goodall!

Check out her work:
https://www.facebook.com/NancyGoodallDesigns

Using glass, wood and precious metals and stones, Nancy Goodall creates one of a kind art and jewelry. Colorful and singular, her designs showcase modern and provocative works for women, men, home and business.
Nancy, is enjoying her legal and trust retirement as a music director, a glass and jewelry artist, and a traveler. She is looking forward to continuing the same.

09/22/2026

UPDATE: Zandra will not be joining us as an artist this year, but she will be a judge in this years Art Fair!

Last but NOT least is Zandra Sneed-Dawkins!

Check out their work:
www.zandrasart.com

I am an artist trying to solve artist problems by developing programs that provide artists with paid opportunities. This is where Art Starts Here comes into the equation.
Art Starts Here: Let's Art Be The Answer. The company connects passionate art lovers with talented creators. This starts with an art leasing service that transforms spaces and public art.
Zandra Sneed-Dawkins, an interdisciplinary artist, muralist, and poet, weaves vibrant stories that honor African American heritage and the lives of influential women, amplifying histories too often left unheard. A 2020 graduate of Washburn University and the 2024 Washburn College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Fellow, Zandra is the CEO of Zandra’s Art and Art Starts Here. Her expressive work draws on personal memory and place, connecting generations through art that uplifts, educates, and breathes new life into collective history.

09/22/2026

Joining us again this year is Yanfei Gao!

Check out her work:
https://www.facebook.com/EffieGYFART
effiegyf.wixsite.com/yanfeigao

Whimsical creatures in watercolor and digital paintings.
Yanfei Gao is a self-taught watercolor artist who takes great joy in creating detail-rich illustrations featuring everything from fairies to prehistoric beasts!

09/21/2026

Next up - Bob Adams

Bob uses Acrylic and mixed media to create political satire, realism, cubism.