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Friday, April 25, 2025

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Friday, April 25, 2025

Inaugural Art & Soul Of Kaleidoscope Park Festival set for May 17–18

FRISCO – Kaleidoscope Park, the 5.7-acre signature green space in Frisco, is proud to present the inaugural Art & Soul of Kaleidoscope Park festival, taking place May 17–18, 2025. The two-day celebration of creativity and community will showcase 30 exceptional artists from North Texas and beyond.

Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, the outdoor festival will transform the Park into a vibrant hub for the arts. The featured artists—selected by a dedicated jury of Frisco arts advocates, including Suzy Jones, Jennifer Luney, Donna Schmittler, and Rick Chambers—represent a diverse mix of mediums, from ceramics and glass to digital art, drawing, mixed media, and more.

Visitors can also look forward to unique activations, including:

• Live demonstrations from artists Kat Warwick (stone carving) and Monica Bhattacharya (painting)

• Pawprint art station for pups near the Dog Park

• Kids’ arts and crafts activities

“Art has a special way of bringing people together, and that’s exactly what we envision for Art & Soul of Kaleidoscope Park,” said Shawn Jackson, Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Park. “This event is more than a festival—it’s a celebration of our community’s creativity, a space to connect with others, and a reminder of the joy art brings into our everyday lives.”

2025 Featured Artists include: Kelli Berry, Monica Bhattacharya, Jessica Bravo, Robin Brawner, Robert Campbell, Dawson Correa, Ekaterina Denisova, Dale DuBord, Denise Fletcher, Rachel Goodman, Karen Granfeldt, Kumiko Griffin, Svetlana Hagebusch, Sharon Johnston, Thomas Jordan, Esra Kellermanns, John Lathrop, Laurie Martineau, Nicole Miller, Marla Morrison, Amelia Perry, Beth Pope, Mike and Susie Rogers, Precious Shafer, Sabrina Siebert, Kandi Underwood, Carrie Ward, Whitney Warren, Kat Warwick, and Joshua Weiss

The Art & Soul of Kaleidoscope Park festival is part of the Park’s dynamic 2025 programming. For more information and a full calendar of events, visit kaleidoscopepark.org/events.

Kaleidoscope Park is a dynamic, innovative arts and culture destination for North Texas that celebrated its Grand Opening in October 2024. The Park is home to free, year-round public programming, including markets, diverse musical and dance performances, and a variety of health and recreational activities.

The Park features monumental works of public art, architecture, and gardens set among a children’s play area, dog park, performance lawn, outdoor workspaces, and shaded promenades and plazas. Learn more at kaleidoscopepark.org.

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