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  • What's On
    • 2021 Exhibitions >
      • Hiba Abdallah: 100 years then and hereafter
      • Nicolas Fleming: Onsite
      • Fossilized Sunshine
    • 2020 Exhibitions >
      • Pete Smith: Stein's Law
      • Cole Swanson: The Hissing Folly
      • Erika DeFreitas: an object, a gesture, a scene (II)
      • Juried Art Exhibition Fundraiser
    • 2019 Exhibitions >
      • Ron Benner: Trans/mission: Barley-Corn-Maize
      • Jane Eccles: In These Threads
      • Art from the High Schools
      • Sameer Farooq: BOOP Museum
      • The VAC 39th Annual Juried Show
      • Z'otz* Collective: Waiting Outside of My Hand
      • 100 Small Artworks Show and Sale
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • Exhibitions 2016 - 2018
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      • Kids Outdoor Art Festival
      • Clarington Outdoor Art Festival
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Announcement:
To our valued members, volunteers, festival patrons, sponsors and especially to all the friends and families who attend the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington’s Kids Outdoor Arts Festival every year.

During this time of uncertainty and the ever-changing threat of COVID-19, we have decided to cancel this year’s Kids Outdoor Art Festival.

This was a very difficult decision to make, as we look forward to showcasing the amazing talent of the youth performers and artists in Clarington. Though not an easy decision to make, the safety and well being of our members, volunteers and festival attendees are of utmost importance to us.

As we pause the festival for this year, we will be taking this extra time to plan ahead for summer 2021 and working to bring something really special to mark the return of the Kids Outdoor Art Festival and commemorate our 10th year celebrating the amazing young people of Clarington and all their talents.
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Thank you for your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at KOAF 2021.

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10am - 4pm, rain or shine

 The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is committed to fostering youth cultural engagement and creating a space for young people to have a voice and become active community members. By providing opportunities for young artists to exhibit and sell their work, we hope to support artistic growth, active citizenship, entrepreneurial spirit, social and employment skill development, and overall well-being.

​Now in its 8th year, the Kids Outdoor Art Festival (previously Picasso’s Picnic) is an annual youth art festival produced by the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. The festival brings together kids and youth of all ages, families, professional artists and local businesses for a day of celebration and support of our young community artists.  The KOAF offers a wide range of art workshops, make-and-take activities, a youth art market, live performances, workshops, and local food.


This is a free event, a suggested donation of $10 per family or PWYC is appreciated. *No ATM on site, cash only. Please bring a refillable water bottle.
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  • Aiden Beatty
  • Allison Regan
  • Ashley Xiong
  • Emily Yourt
  • Emma Demille
  • Ethan Gardner
  • Harper Tansley
  • Hope Jordan​
  • Mae Nelson
  • Maya
  • Megan Patterson
  • Rachel Kraayvanger
  • Ryleigh Lyford​
  • Riley Williamson​
  • Tessa Marttila
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  • Kalista Wilson
  • Riley Wheater
  • The Matt Doran Band 
  • Charlie Kert
  • Marla Brennan The Juggling Chef
  • Spotlight Dance Works
  • Aspire Acrobatics
  • Keira Doran
  • James Wilson 
  • Ethan Gardner
  • Taylor Russell 
  • Sam Punnoose
  • Swagga Right Entertainment
  • Auriele Diotte
  • Ben Hallett
  • Dan Reiff
  • 6 Times a Charm
  • ​Rebecca Edwards
  • Maeryn O’Brien
  • Caitlin Dalziel

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  • $ Ceramics With Judy Metcalf
  • Bubblewrap Printmaking
  • Musical Shakers
  • Storytime Under the Trees with Clarington Public Library
  • Pleinair Painting
  • Toddler’s Sensory Zone
  • Wax Paper Stained Glass
  • Blackout Poetry
  • Chromatography Experiment
  • Clothespin Critters
  • Bubble Transfer Paintings
  • CD Scratchboards
  • $ Face Painting with Janet Lange
  • VAC Pottery Demonstration
  • Zine Making with Tim Fukakusa
  • Hand-Tracing Cards

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Copper Branch

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Happy Lemonade

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DerWood's Ice Cream

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Kandy Kabobz

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Big Dave's Food Truck

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Scouts BBQ


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     Kids Outdoor Art Festival is now closed for submissions.
  • Youth Art Market Application 
    Deadline: August 18​
Apply now
  • Youth Food Vendor Application
    Deadline: August 18
Apply now
We are looking for volunteers before and on the day of the festival. To volunteer, please click 'Apply Now'.
Apply now
To find out about the VAC's other volunteer opportunities, please visit our Volunteer page.

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To become a vendor,  please fill out the appropriate application below.  Please note that vendors are responsible for applying for their own food permit with their local authorities.
  • Performer and Youth MC Application - CLOSED
  • Artist Application - CLOSED
Need to pay your Vendor Fee? Click the Festival Fee button to be directed to our online payment system
pay here

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We need your support in offering low-cost quality programming and free festival admissions! Please donate to keep the KOAF running for years to come. ​
Donate now
Minimum donation of $10 
For smaller donations please visit us at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington.
For further information about the Kids Outdoor Art Festival, please send an email to: events@vac.ca

Kids Outdoor Art Festival is in proud partnership with:
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