# Kings Drive Art Walk Returns First Weekend in May

> Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/kings-drive-art-walk-returns-first-weekend-in-may/
> Updated: 2025-01-15T18:52:58+00:00
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> Categories: Creative News | Contributors: DC Lucchesi

Since 1964, Festival in the Park has been a cherished tradition in Charlotte, uniting people from diverse backgrounds through a celebration of arts,

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## **“FOR THE LOVE OF ART AND COMMUNITY”**
 **THE 14TH KINGS DRIVE ART WALK IS MAY 4 AND 5**

Since 1964, Festival in the Park has been a cherished tradition in Charlotte, uniting people from diverse backgrounds through a celebration of arts, crafts, music, and entertainment.

Building on that legacy, **Festival in the Park** organizers launched the **Kings Drive Art Walk (KDAW)**in 2011 to create a more casual and easy-going opportunity for people to connect with the arts in Charlotte in the spring.

Returning this Saturday and Sunday to one of Charlotte’s most-loved linear parks, KDAW will wind along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway nestled between East Morehead Street and Pearle Park Way Bridge along Kings Drive. More than 100 fine and emerging artists – nearly 50% of which hail from the Charlotte area – will display their work for art enthusiasts and families alike. [**Explore a list of participating artists HERE**](https://festivalinthepark.org/kings-drive-art-walk/artists/).

![](https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NbrYjUL7cu7wwlO8Gyqzwo2zgq0O6ziHPGjXas06AaKR_gVOBruj8WXUwdVMpdzEp-BPTXJpukBXV5letq273GhO-d2a0SMqjmsX3TSjSg3Dwy7_W0dE0an4MLvq7aN4HM=s0-d-e1-ft#https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KDAW-2-1.jpg)
 *Kings Drive Art Walk | Courtesy of Festival in the Park*

## **AN EXTRA SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY**

Mixed media artist [**Michelle DeFillipo**](https://www.instagram.com/vintagegirldesigns/), a Charlotte native, is one of the artists on display this year. She says events like this encouraged her to pursue her creative passion.

“To be in Kings Drive Art Walk is extra special because it’s my hometown,” added DeFillipo. “When I was little, my mom took me every year to Festival in the Park, and that was how I dreamed of being an artist.”

Creating unique spaces where people can experience new artists in new ways is part of what has driven KDAW’s development, says **Mark Boone**, board president of Festival in the Park.

“For many artists, the Kings Drive Art Walk is their first event of the calendar year after spending the winter months in their studio creating new pieces for our patrons,” said Boone.

“[KDAW] is a testament to our commitment to celebrating the arts and bringing our community together. It’s about creating a space where everyone can appreciate and engage with fine art in a beautiful setting.”

## **JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY**

KDAW stands out as a curated showcase of fine art, featuring artists from eight different states carefully selected by a dedicated committee. The event strategically precedes Mother’s Day, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to engage with artists, explore a variety of artworks, and even commission personalized pieces. And, since it’s free and open to all, it’s an event that’s easy to approach.

Acoustic musicians will provide a background track to the vibe along the Greenway, but the focus remains on the opportunity for everyone to experience art and artists at a casual, but intimate pace.

![](https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NYtNui_yXDNtvM-uioZKgSGONplMg1RycxY4NmfixIjaJ-0CKc1D3Sg_wsyCEKps7Eh8FaQ73997ixwQ_Pm0nY-m2i5XhKjNhexc_hyw7sSpqrv5iNcspOLAyX_JivA-5NB=s0-d-e1-ft#https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/KDAW-Logo.jpg)

## **MAKE A PLAN. TAKE A WALK.**

**The 14th annual Kings Drive Art Walk takes place:**

- Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- The event will happen rain or shine.

KDAW is located on the Little Sugar Creek Greenway at 600 South Kings Drive, (at the corner of East Morehead St.), Charlotte, NC 28203.[**Parking information HERE**](https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1axNRfLTS0Sp_Ex4iFnGgz7VjH64q8JvN4R4tXa2HRsA/edit).