Steamroller, bonsai, dogs, classic cars, art: Munson festival returns

“Steamroller, bonsai, dogs, classic cars, art: Munson festival returns” previews the 2026 Munson Arts Festival and its mix of visual art and community activities. The event runs Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 19, offering free events each day. The centerpiece is the Festival Art Show inside the Museum of Art Root Court, open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., except Sundays from noon to 5 p.m., with awards presented at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. The juried show spans five categories—watercolor, works on paper, photography, sculpture, and oil/acrylic/mixed media—and requires prepayment and registration. Feature “Watercolor Stories: Art of Charles E. Burchfield” is shown daily in the Dr. William L. Boyle Jr. Gallery with guided tours at 1 p.m.; it is free for Munson members, while non-members pay $5. An alumni exhibition titled “Paradigm/Delusion/Chaos/Luck” by Holly Heckler ’11 opens July 11. The article also highlights daily family activities, artist meet-and-greets, and a steamroller prints exhibition.