Presented by Mad Dog Construction, the Chain of Parks Art Festival continues to earn its place among the nation’s elite, ranking in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for an impressive 11 consecutive years. The upcoming 2026 event, slated for April 18-19 at the Bloxham, Lewis, and Randolph “Chain of Parks” in Downtown Tallahassee, promises an unparalleled artistic experience, free and open to the public.
Media Resources
Media Contacts:
Powell K. Kreis, Festival Director | (850)-445-6367 | Powell@lemoyne.org
Kelly S. Dozier, Volunteer Festival Oversight Committee and Sponsorship Chair | (850) 544-6399 | Kelly@morethanbuildings.com
Guidelines for the Chain of Parks Logo:
The Chain of Parks logo is the property of the Chain of Parks Art Festival. This logo should be used in support of the Festival’s missions, including the promotion of original fine art, fostering career opportunities for artists, and supporting the operation of LeMoyne Arts. We kindly ask that individuals request approval on all promotional materials using the Festival logo.
Use of the Chain of Parks Logo:
Email Powell@Lemoyne.org for use of logo approval.
Please help us spread the word about this exciting festival! We have provided full color and black and white versions of our logo (LeMoyne’s and the Festival’s). You can download the logo below:
News about the Festival
2026
- WFSU Story by Tom Flanigan: Tallahassee gets a preview of the 2026 Chain of Parks Art Festival
- WTXL Story by Joel Mitchell: LOOKING AHEAD: Tallahassee’s Chain of Parks Art Festival returns for its 26th year, coming to town in April
- Tallahassee Democrat Story: Tallahassee’s Chain of Parks Art Fest sets date, announces artist
- FSView Story by Amelie Galbraith: Community keeps creativity alive
2025
- WFSU Story by Tom Flanigan: Tallahassee’s Chain of Parks Festival is once again ranked among the nation’s best
- LIVE in Tallahassee on FOX 49: The 25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival is a Huge Success
- The Warehouse podcast via WFSU and host Josh Johnson for having our Festival Manager, Powell K. Kreis: Chat about this year’s Chain of Parks Art Festival, April 26 & 27!
- Tallahassee Democrat: Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do around Tallahassee
- Tallahassee Democrat Story: Kelly Dozier: Celebrating 25 years of the Chain of Parks Art Festival
- WFSU story by Tom Flanigan: Longtime Tallahassee Chain of Parks Art Festival Chair, Kelly S. Dozier, receives special recognition for her 20+ years leading the festival
- 2025 Tallahassee Democrat Story: Celebrate Tallahassee’s 25th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival
- 2025 Tallahassee Democrat Story: Creative Exploration ft. Beth Appleton & 25 Years of Chain of Parks Arts Festival Posters
- 2025 Emerald Coast Magazine: Pg. 101-102 Featuring the 25th Year of the Festival
- 2025 WFSU story by Tom Flanigan: It’s a silver anniversary for Lemoyne Arts award-winning Chain of Parks Art Festival
2025 WFSU story by Tom Flanigan: Wilco is coming to Tallahassee as part of this year’s Chain of Parks Art Festival
2024
- Chain of Parks Festival Goes Green: Tallahassee Democrat Feature
- 2024 WCTV “Something Good” Story: Chain of Parks Art Festival ranked the number one art festival in Florida
- 2024 Sunshine Artist Magazine Ranking Press Release: Chain of Parks Art Festival is #1 Fine Art Festival in Florida & #7 in the Nation
- 2024 WCTV story by Abraiya Ruffin: Over 30,000 people expected to attend Chain of Parks Art Festival this weekend
- 2024 WTXL story by Alberto Camargo: Chain of Parks Art Festival to bring in $1 million to Tallahassee
- 2024 WFSU story by Tom Flanigan: Tallahassee’s Chain of Parks Art Festival turns 24
- 2024 Tallahassee Democrat story by Alicia Devine
- 2024 Tallahassee Democrat: Gerald Ensley: Parks add beauty and utility to downtown
- 2024 Soulful Feelin’: A Folk Art Celebration Press Release
- 2024 The FAMUAN Article: The Festival Is Back
- 2024 Famuan | Florida A&M Article: Spot on Florida
- 2024 Tallahassee Democrat: Sara Lea Miller’s abstract spin on folk art at Chain of Parks Art Festival
- 2024 WTCV Moms Everyday Interview: Free-family-FUN!
- 2024 Tallahassee Democrat Story: Art, fun, and culture in Tallahassee!
- 2024 WCTV Find Your Chair Exhibit Story & Interview
- 2024 WSFU Voices that Inspire: Interview with Festival Manager, Powell K. Kreis
- 2024 Flamingo Magazine: Celebrate Tallahassee’s Bicentennial
- 2024 WCTV Interview with Cover Artist Eluster Richardson
- 2024 Valdosta Today: Chain of Parks Art Festival to feature fine art from over 150 artists
- 2024 WFSU: Tallahassee painter Eluster Richardson’s work will grace the program cover for LeMoyne’s 2024 Chain of Parks Art Festival
- 2024 Chain of Parks Art Festival Press Release: Soiree Reveal!
2023
- 2023 WFSU with Tom Flanigan: LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival is just a few weekends away
- 2023 Tallahassee Democrat: A life in clay leads to LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Fest
- 2023 Tallahassee Talks With Brien Sorne: Cover Artist Anne Hempel & Festival Manager, Powell Kreis
- 2023 Tallahassee Magazine Story: Cover Artist Anne Hempel “Works on Wood”
- 2023 Tallahassee Magazine Story: Chain Of Parks Art Festival Reveals 2023 Cover Artist
- 2023 WFSU Story: Tallahassee’s LeMoyne previews this year’s Chain of Parks Art Festival
- 2023 WCTV Story: LeMoyne unveils cover artist for 2023 Chain of Parks Art Festival
- 2023 Press Release: Chain of Parks Art Festival Reveals Cover Artist
- 2023 Press Release: Upcoming Sponsorship Appreciation Soiree
- 2023 Press Release: Ranked #7 Nationally, #1 Florida Art Festival Announcement
- 2023 Opening Nights features FSU graduate John Ensor Parker (April 13), as LeMoyne’s Chain of Parks Art Festival’s presenting artist
2022
- Tallahassee Democrat: One of the country’s top 100 art festivals returns to Tallahassee in April
- 2022 Press Release: Chain of Parks Art Festival Soiree – Sponsor Thank You and Festival Cover Art Unveiled
- The Chronicle: LeMoyne announces artist, plans details of 2022 Chain of Parks Art Festival
- Moms Everyday interviews on the Chain of Parks Art Festival & LeMoyne Arts Summer Camp
2021
- Moms Everyday interviews on the Chain of Parks Art Festival & LeMoyne Arts Summer Camp
- Opening Nights Presents Nationally Acclaimed Muralist Michael Rosato
- Tallahassee Talks With Brien Sorne This Saturday April 10, 2021
- LeMoyne unveils artist for 2021 Chain of Parks Art Festival
- 2021 Press Release: Chain of Parks Art Festival Soiree – Sponsor Thank You and Festival Cover Art Unveiled
- WTXL Tallahassee News Story: Organizers gear up for safe Chain of Parks Art Festival
- A Reborn LeMoyne Chain Of Parks Art Festival Will Be A COVID-Conscious Affair | WFSU News
A Reborn LeMoyne Chain Of Parks Art Festival Will Be A COVID-Conscious Affair - Let’s Give A Local Tallahassee podcast a shout out for the Chain of Parks Art Festival:
Click HERE for their interview with Barby Moro
2020
2019
2018
- Chain of Parks Art Festival ranked in the Top 5 Fine Art Festivals in the Nation for the 2nd year running
- Opening Nights receives $250,000 gift, will collaborate with Chain of Parks
- Chain of Parks Art Show and Sale This Weekend
- Artists Shine at the LeMoyne Center’s Chain of Parks Festival
- Sunshine Artist Magazine names Chain of Parks #1 Fine Art Festival in the Nation
- 2018 Cover Art Reveal Press Release
- Tallahassee Democrat Reports on Festival’s #1 Ranking
- Chain of Parks Voted #1 in the Nation Press Release
2017
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