Art in the Pass features pottery, sculpture, fiber art, wood working, photography and more by 100 artists from more than 10 states, all in a beautiful setting overlooking the gulf beaches. Come out to the festival April 11 – 12 in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Admission to the festival is free.
Art in the Pass returns the weekend of April 11 – 12, 2026, with fine arts, live music, great food and more, all in a beautiful setting overlooking the beaches of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The event takes place from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday in scenic War Memorial Park in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Showcasing a variety of media–including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and pottery–this annual, vetted fine arts festival features approximately 100 artists from more than 10 states. Now in its 28th year, Art in the Pass attracts 10,000 visitors from across the region. Various bands will provide live music and food vendors will offer a variety of foods throughout both days. Admission and parking are free.
Location
War Memorial Park is located between Fleitas and Davis avenues on Scenic Drive in Pass Christian. For more details, visit www.ArtinthePass.com or the Art in the Pass Facebook page.
Sponsorship
Art in the Pass is sponsored by the Pass Christian Main Street Association and the City of Pass Christian.
Scholarships and Art Supply Donations
Proceeds from Art in the Pass support art education in Mississippi Gulf Coast schools. In 2025, Art in the Pass awarded nearly $40,000 in scholarships and school grants to participating schools in Harrison and Hancock counties. Monetary awards included seven scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing art-related careers, as well as grants designated to fund art programs in high schools in Harrison and Hancock counties and for the Pass Christian Boys and Girls Club. The student art show will take place on Sunday, April 12, and the winners of this year’s scholarships will be announced at 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Gulf
In addition, the Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival also is held in the park Saturday, April 11, until 3 pm. The event includes more than 25 exhibits related to the wise use, preservation and conservation of our valuable aquatic and coastal resources. All events are free.