Arts on Main
August 29, 2026 | 11AM - 3PM
The annual Arts on Main festival takes place at the end of the summer throughout historic Coventry village. There are arts and crafts vendors, music, participatory children's art, face painting, strolling performances, poetry readings, youth art show, and a show of works by the Coventry Arts Guild members.
When: August 29, 2026
Where: Main Street near Bidwell Tavern
Rain Location: Coventry High School
Parking and shuttle service from Patriots Park
Handicap parking available on site.
When: August 29, 2026
Where: Main Street near Bidwell Tavern
Rain Location: Coventry High School
Parking and shuttle service from Patriots Park
Handicap parking available on site.
Featured Activities
Fun! Creativity! Art!
Coventry Arts and Antiques | 11:00AM
1140 Main St
We are delighted to once again provide an opportunity for all kids and youth to make art on the lawn of Coventry Arts and Antiques.
We will be creating a very large and colorful art installation. As well, kids can enjoy the experience of painting carnival-style masks and other large cardboard sculptures.
For visitors who wish to wear their artistic statement, there will be face painters near 1265 Main Street to provide that colorful and decorative embellishment.
1140 Main St
We are delighted to once again provide an opportunity for all kids and youth to make art on the lawn of Coventry Arts and Antiques.
We will be creating a very large and colorful art installation. As well, kids can enjoy the experience of painting carnival-style masks and other large cardboard sculptures.
For visitors who wish to wear their artistic statement, there will be face painters near 1265 Main Street to provide that colorful and decorative embellishment.
Join us to create some beautiful artwork!
All ages are welcome to participate.
Chalk will be provided to participants although you may supplement this with your own chalk. No oil pastels or wax crayons are permitted.
Tips for Artists:
Co-sponsored by the Booth and Dimock Memorial Library
Chalk will be provided to participants although you may supplement this with your own chalk. No oil pastels or wax crayons are permitted.
Tips for Artists:
- You may want to bring something to sit or kneel upon as well as wear sunscreen and a hat.
- Use chalk sparingly.
- Build up your layers, starting with a very light layer.
- We recommend outlining all your major elements first.
- Consider using one object as the focal point of your artwork—a face, an animal, etc.
- Small details are more difficult to achieve on a rough surface so think BIG AND DRAMATIC!
Co-sponsored by the Booth and Dimock Memorial Library
Visit the shops
Coventry Arts & Antiques - 1140 Main St.
Preserved Antiques - 1155 Main St.
Worn Yesterday Shoppe - 1366 Main St.
- Shaylynn Jameson, featured Beadwork & Jewelry artist
- Storewide - Textile Sale
Preserved Antiques - 1155 Main St.
Worn Yesterday Shoppe - 1366 Main St.