Watch creativity in action!

Here are just some of the artists in action you can see at this year's festival. Visit the Artist Demonstration Village on the Plaza and see artist activities throughout the festival. 

• 950 - The All-Seeing Mushroom - Lee Lanier (Ongoing) 
• 951 - Pottery Wheel Throwing - Nevada Clay Guild (10am, 12pm, 2pm)
• 952 - Macrame Demonstrations - Windi's Boho Hut (Ongoing)
• 953 - Paper Flower Making & Petal Fashion - Slonina Art Space (Ongoing)
• 954 - Painting Demonstrations - Malinalli Productions (Ongoing)
• 955 - Hand Building Pottery - Henderson Multigenerational Center (11am, 1pm, 3pm)
• 956 - Historic Handmade Ice Cream - Sarah Lohman (11am - 2pm)
• 957 - Pinot's Pallet - Pay To Paint Activity (9:30am - 3pm)
• 958 - The Root Shed - Pay To Plant Activity (9:30am - 3:30pm)
• 959 - Misting Art Lounge - LeMonde Studios (Ongoing)
• 407 - Featured Artist Meet & Greet - Loisse Ledres (Ongoing)
• 501 - Glass Blowing - Greg LeFrancis (Ongoing) 
• Chalk Art By Cerissa Lopez - Water St. By America First Arena (Ongoing)
• Muralists In Action - Amy Sol & Ross Takahashi - E. Army St. (Ongoing)
• Muralist In Action - Rix Cerezo - Water St. @ Pacific Ave. (Ongoing)
• Selfie Stops - Water Street Plaza (Ongoing)

Loisse Ledres

Loisse Ledres is an artist based in Las Vegas who loves adding color to the community. Her design background informs the way she discovers how image, text and color intersect with culture to empower and mobilize people. With 7 years in the design and commercial industry, Loisse is a visual artist and community organizer in movement spaces, working with nonprofits, cultural bearers and artists in hubs like NYC, San Francisco, LA and Chicago.

Entertainment Schedule

Visit the Water Street Plaza Stage for a full line-up of entertainment. All entertainment is free and enjoyable for all ages. 

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025

• 9am – Vibhas Peter Kendzia    
• 10:30am – Ryanhood
• 12pm – Marissa & The Hollenbacks
• 1:30pm – The Benders
• 3pm – American Patchwork Quartet

SUNDAY, May 11, 2025

• 9am – Vibhas Kendzia  
• 10:30am – The Paperboys
• Noon – Farofa
• 1:30pm – Red Eye Gin
• 3pm – The Paperboys 

American Patchwork Quartet

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology. Their debut was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards.

A southern-born roots music aficionado, Ross is also the founder of  the world-renowned Gullah group Ranky Tanky. In APQ, Ross intertwines with other Grammy-winning artists: Harini Raghavan, a Carnatic vocalist and violinist, Moto Fukushima, an internationally acclaimed Issei jazz bassist, and Rudy Royston, a renowned jazz drummer whose fibers were honed by African American church traditions.

APQ resonates as a potent symbol of unity in diversity. It stands testament to the notion that, from a collage of varied backgrounds, a coherent and beautiful whole can be fashioned. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic, APQ stitches together a story that’s both intricate and resilient. The fabric of their music is genuine—it neither feigns tolerance nor presents an overly-embellished image of unity.

Instead, each carefully chosen piece dives deep into America’s patchwork soul and shares the joys, sorrows, and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories. Far from being a haphazard collection of musical scraps, APQ is a deliberately designed homage to America’s past and a showcase of its dynamic present. It beckons listeners to meditate upon our shared identity and relish in the musical threads that bind us. Just as an intricately designed quilt becomes a cherished family heirloom, when the distinct patterns of APQ’s music align in perfect harmony, the result is both a blanket of warmth and a timeless treasure.

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Farofa

Celebrated as a pivotal new sound on the Brazilian and World Music scenes, Farofa delivers a passion-filled, electrifying performance of traditional rhythms blended with modern stylings and influences. Their signature sound is amplified by an eclectic collection of ideas and inspirations drawn from rock, jazz, contemporary classical, pop, deep African rhythmic tradition and, above all, from the entire musical universe of their native Brazil.

Having been labeled as “engaging,” “dynamic” and “captivating” by the venues they’ve headlined, and honored as the recipients of the California Presenters Spotlight Award, as well as runners-up at the Samsung E-Festival 2016, there is no denying that Farofa’s passion and dedication to performing fresh, new music continues to shine through at every show. Whether it’s a small, intimate presentation or on-stage at a world music festival, Farofa is sure to deliver a musical experience not to be missed.

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Ryanhood

"Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break as street-performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a college booking agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Magazine would name them “one of the most requested acts by college buyers all across the country.” They’ve since gone on to perform more than a thousand shows in 47 U.S. states over the past decade, and have shared stages with Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, and many more. 

And, their star is still on the rise. Ryanhood was recently named the “Discovery of the Year” by John Platt at WFUV in New York City, and was a featured act at Australia’s National Folk Festival in 2018. 

Their latest album Under the Leaves, sees the pair’s lead guitarist Ryan David Green stepping into the role of sole producer, weaving a tapestry of lush strings and rich harmonies. The album, like their shows, is driven by strong acoustic guitar performances and is at turns energetic, hopeful, and quietly moving—a musical invitation to breathe, and to soak in a river of melodies and harmonic hooks. 

Cameron Hood, the band’s primary lyricist, has waded into those musical rivers with dream-like verses about seeds and forests, breath and wind, and the cycles and seasons that frame our lives. Throughout the album’s songs, a question is asked: How do we create meaningful and lasting change in a world filled with division and turmoil? The offer on Under the Leaves is to slow down and face the one thing we have the power to change - ourselves - as the duo sings on the album’s second track, “the only revolution is the one within.”

Green and Hood currently reside in their hometown of Tucson, Arizona, where they have won more than a dozen Tucson Music Awards including “Best Folk Band” and “Best Rock Band” (you can decide for yourself which is most accurate)."(Source: ryanhood.com/about)

Bubbles and Bites Patio

Food and beverage vendor market will be on the Water Street Plaza.

• And A Beer
• Here's the Beef
• Love Me Foods
• Sin City Munchies
• El Doggs Grill
• El Fuego Picante
• Snowie Paradice
• Valery's Great Food
• Kono's Northshore

Ceramics

• Aliya Blue
• Dawns Designs
• Fire Works Stoneware
• Jonathan Ng
• Lutume
• Neena Plant Pottery
• R Desert Studio

Metal Work

• Amigo Metal
• Baja Creations
• Creations by Rene
• Reflections in Metal
• Shawnsolo Creations

• Ashley Was Framed
• Redd in the Desert

• Metal Lemon Artistry 
• Newluminess Path Custom Trees & More

Mixed Media (2 Dimensional)

• Artnwordz
• Gem Jaxx
• Richard Curtner Art
• W&J Handcrafted Creations

Glass

• KC's Creations
• LeFrancis Studios
• Touch of Glaz, LTD

Photography

• David J Parker Photography
• MyEye - ArmandThomasPhotography
• Who Told You That You Were Naked
• Worn But Not Forgotten

Fiber, Textiles & Batik

• Mai Boho Life
• Sew Sweet

Painting (Oil & Acrylic)

• Brellas n Fans
• Calivilca Designs
• Chuck Watkins Art
• David Henry Lombardi
• Eric Calvillo
• Kurtis Rykovich Fine Art
• Lesley Beth Art
• Michael Moats Artist
• Open Minded Artistry
• Robert Loving Art
• Ryan James Fine Art

Painting (Watercolor)

• Sin City Watercolor

Graphics & Print Making 

• Customizable Surfaces

Wood

• Beckman Built Boards
• Haul-n-Ash Woodworking
• James L. Bell Knotworks
• KB Designs LLC
• Mother of Wood

Fiber (Wearable)

• Linen & Roses

Jewelry (Precious Metals)

• Chandras Treasures
• Doty Originals
• Fern Teal Designs
• Flordelisa Jewelry
• I Like Crystals
• Jewelry Art By Linda
• Kara Devlin Designs
• Twisted Treasures
• Yuri's Design

Jewelry (Ornamental & Costume)

• Bling! Bling!
• Country Strong Ammo Jewelry
• Crystal D'Llusions
• Envirojewels LLC
• Expressions By Leslie
• Isaro's Whisper
• J P Kreations
• Little Flame Tribal Fabric Jewelry
• Together in Play
• Wrap Artist Jewelry

Event Map 

Road Closures and Parking

During this special event weekend, portions of Water Street and some of the surrounding area will not be accessible to vehicles.   

Parking: There are two public parking garages and several public lots in the Water Street Business District- all free! 

For a map and more details visit:  Water Street Parking

• The Water Street parking garage (235 S. Water St. with access off Texas Ave.)
• The Henderson City Hall parking garage (240. S. Water St. with access off Basic R).
• There will be no shuttle service offered. If you choose to drive, please arrive early and plan accordingly. Ride share and carpooling is recommended.
• If you are a nearby resident, we encourage walking, biking, scootering, etc. to the event. Please refrain from using bicycles and scooters on festival grounds.

Plan for your visit to the Art Festival of Henderson

Location/Street Closures

• Art Festival of Henderson will take place along Water Street and Water Street Plaza from May 10 – 11, 9am – 4pm.
• To accommodate a safe and robust festival area, Water Street and several connecting streets will experience closures and limited access beginning May 9
• Full street closure details can be found in the street closure section 

Parking/Arrival

• Parking is available at the Water Street parking garage (235 S. Water St. with access off Texas Ave.) and at the Henderson City Hall parking garage (240. S. Water St. with access off Basic R).
• Parking in the city garages and available street parking is free. 
• There will be no shuttle service offered. If you choose to drive, please arrive early to obtain a parking spot.
• If you are a nearby resident, we encourage walking, biking, scootering, etc. to the event. Please refrain from using bicycles and scooters on festival grounds.

Prohibited Items

• Outside alcohol
• Coolers
• Drugs/drug paraphernalia 
• Glass containers
• Umbrellas
• Pop-up tents
• Pets (with the exception of certified assistance animals)
• No smoking or vaping of any kind
• Firearms
• Weapons
• Fireworks
• Riding skateboards, scooters and bicycles in the event area
• Illegal vending / canvassing the area for advertising / petitioning
• Drones
• Items deemed disruptive

Miscellaneous

• Art Festival of Henderson is a completely outdoor event. Cancelations or schedule changes may occur in the event of inclement weather.
• Be prepared.  Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, etc… for warm weather.  Jackets, hats, comfortable walking shoes, etc… for cold weather
• Stay hydrated
• Event grounds span almost ¼ mile.  Event does not include Mobility Scooter / Wheelchair Rentals.  Please plan your experience accordingly.
• All bags are subject to search.
• You must be 21+ to purchase and consume alcohol.
• Children under age 16 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• For parents visiting with small children, it is recommended to take a photo of your child prior to/upon entering on your cell phone. In the unlikely and unfortunate event you are separated, the current photo will help our staff be able to easily identify your child when searching for them.

No Soliciting

Event: Art Festival of Henderson
Permitted Locations:
Water Street Plaza, 240 Water Street
Water Street: 306 Water Street - Pacific Avenue
E. Army Street: Water Street - Texas Avenue
W. Atlantic Avenue - Texas Avenue

Permitted Dates/Time:
May 8, 2025 / 5am - May 12, 2025 / 12:01am

Posted Message:
For Logistical Purposes, Health Safety, and Flow of Traffic:

• No unauthorized soliciting or vending
• No signature collecting or survey taking
• No handing out leaflets, flyers, or general literature (Does not pertain to authorized Vendors/Sponsors/Artists)
• No sound amplifying devices or picket signs
• No disturbing event attendees