The festival welcomes Rule of Thirds, Knightshade, Shane Davis, Grove Yard and Will River throughout the day. On Saturday, the music starts when the gates open at 10 a.m. Rolling Stone says that Hero the Band’s recent EP “Unicorn” is “the absolute top of its game” and “Hero the Band is ready to explode.” Arts Huntsville Events Manager Cat Turner added, “These guys are super high energy and will put on a wonderful performance to kick-off the festival.” Hero the Band is a multifaceted group from Decatur, Georgia comprised of four brothers with a unique musical vision that blurs lines and genres. Panoply’s Indie Stage will be featured in a new location in Big Spring Park East and will showcase local solo and duo music performances throughout the weekend by favorites such as Delaney Faulds, Shelly Williams, Josh Allison, Jerome Villarreal, Charles and Tanya, Jimmy Henderson, Remy Neal and Cheryl Llewellyn to name just a few – full schedule available at The Pepsi Showcase Stage, located on the back of the Huntsville Museum of Art, will feature multiple bands and shows during the three-day festival.įriday night is host to a rock-packed evening starting with blues-influenced rock band Tres Locos, followed by indie rock band Jayne & the Huntsmen opening for headliner, Hero the Band, whose performance is presented by Pearl Behavioral Health Services. Featured Music at PanoplyĪrts Huntsville welcomes over 30 musical performances in a variety of genres – jazz, rock, R&B, indie rock, blues, pop and more – to Panoply’s two stages: the Showcase Stage, presented by Pepsi, and the Indie Stage. As an artist, it became a goal that I hoped to reach,” said Clemons of becoming a Panoply Arts Festival poster artist, noting that this milestone follows a 2021 resolution from Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon and commendation from Governor Kay Ivey celebrating her 25 th year as an artist. "I never would have dreamed as a student this experience would be real. Arts Huntsville will also be offering a limited number of signed posters for the public to purchase. “Artlady Sonya’s celebration of Panoply showcases the festival’s iconic setting in Big Spring Park and celebrates the art, music, food and fun that festivalgoers of all ages have experienced at Panoply for four decades.”Ĭlemons will be selling her original paintings at Panoply Arts Festival, and festivalgoers will be able to purchase merchandise featuring her artwork at the Panoply Stores. “To celebrate the 40 th Panoply Arts Festival, we selected an area artist who grew up with the event and whose artwork could celebrate Panoply’s community history and its place in Huntsville today,” said Arts Huntsville Executive Director Allison Dillon-Jauken. Noted accomplishments include working over eight years as a muralist with the Madison County School System – with over 50 murals completed – and launching the Pictures of Hope art program serving people in recovery through the Jackson County Drug Court. The artist now lives in Scottsboro, and, over her 25-year career, she has worked in a variety of media and environments. Clemons grew up in Huntsville, where she was very involved in art at Lee High School. Panoply Poster ArtĮach year, Arts Huntsville commissions an artist to create a piece of art that captures the spirit of the festival and the community. This year’s Panoply poster artist is Sonya Clemons, known in the state of Alabama as the Artlady. It's $18 for a weekend pass (These are only on sale online through April 29th), $10 for a one day pass and children 12-and-under are free. The festival showcases many local and regional musical acts, including regionally-celebrated and critically-acclaimed bands and musicians, the juried Art Marketplace, STEAM Street, art and STEAM interactives, community art projects, craft beer and wine, festival food, select local food trucks and more.Ĥ0th Celebration of Panoply will be held April 29-May 1, 2022, and the festival hours are:įriday, April 29, from 5:00 p.m. Panoply (pronounced pan-o-plea) is the southeast's premiere arts weekend showcasing Huntsville's innovative spark with a celebration of art, music, and more.Įnjoy three days that has something for everyone in the family. Huntsville's Panoply Arts Festival is celebrating 40 years! Arts Huntsville invites visitors and locals alike to join them in downtown Huntsville's Big Spring Park on both the East and West side on April 29, 30, and May 1.
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