Where to meet Disney artists at 2020 Epcot Festival of Arts at Disney World

Seeing and meeting the many artists that appear at the 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts is one of the special treats of this festival.

More than four dozen artists will be available on a daily basis throughout the park from Jan. 17 to Feb. 24. There are artist tents in front of each of the countries, as well as in Future World West, Showcase Plaza and the Art of Disney.

The schedules and those appearing will change on a daily basis, but there are many artists who will be available for the entire festival. Make sure to check the Festival Times Guide when entering the park.

But if you are heading over Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18, here’s a look at there you will be able to find your favorite artists: (A new schedule will be released on Sunday, Jan. 19)

FUTURE WORLD WEST

• Dirk Wunderlich, Thomas Kindkade Studios – 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 -7:30 p.m.
• Kaman’s Art Shoppe – 11 a.m. – Park Close
• Louis Lochead, Pop Gallery, Jan. 17: 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 18: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Doug Bloodworth, Pop Gallery, Jan. 17: 1 to 4 p.m.
• Alann Fox, Pop Gallery, Jan. 18: 5 to 8 p.m.
• Candle Making, Bowes Signature Candles, 11 a.m. to Park Close

Showcase Plaza

• Trevor Carlton, Disney Fine Art by Collectors Edition, 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Artistic Marbling, 11 a.m. to Park Close
• Name Works, 11 a.m. to Park Close
• Ken Pease, House of Blues, noon to 5 p.m.
• R. Nichols, 11 a.m. to Park Close

China

• Sugarboo & Co., 11 a.m. to Park Close
• Wenbo Zhang, 11: 30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Germany

• Ashley Taylor, WonderGround Gallery, Jan. 17: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Jan 18, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Caley Hicks, WonderGround Gallery, Jan. 17: 6 to 8 p.m.; Jan. 18: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Jason Ratner, WonderGround Gallery, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• McBiff, WonderGround Gallery, Jan. 17: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 18: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Jasmine Beckett-Griffith, WonderGround Gallery, Jan. 18: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Paola Gracey, 11 a.m. to Park Close
• Heather French, HAF2PAINT, 11 a.m. to Park Close
• Rinse Bath & Body Co., 11 a.m. to Park Close
• David E. Doss, 1 to 6 p.m.

Italy

• Jeremy Saliba, ACME Archives, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.
• Rob Kaz, James Coleman Studios, 2 to 7 p.m.

The American Adventure

• Jacinthe Lacroix, Wyland Galleries, Noon to 6 p.m.
• Jack Storms, Wyland Galleries, Noon to 6 p.m.
• Walfrido Garcia, Wyland Galleries, Noon to 6 p.m.

Art of Disney

• Jason Peltz, Disney Artist, Jan. 17: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Tim McCloskey, Disney Artist, Jan. 18: 4 to 6 p.m.

JAPAN

• Noah Elias, Noah Fine Art, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m.
• Spin Art, 11 a.m. to Park Close

Morocco

• Paige O’Hara, Disney Fine Art by Collectors Edition, Noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. Note: You need to visit the gallery first to sign up to meet Paige O’Hara. Purchase of artwork by this artist is required.
• Michelle St. Laurent, Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tim Rogerson, Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Karin Arruda, Disney Fine Art by Collectors Editions, 11 a.m to 6 p.m.
• Dave Avanzino, 11 a.m. to Park Close
• Greg McCullough, Jan. 17: 1 to 6 pm.; Jan 18, Noon to 7 p.m.

Canada

• Will Gay, Disney Artist, Jan. 17: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Jan. 18: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Kevin-John, Disney Artist, 3 to 5 p.m.
• Joe Kaminski, Disney Artist, Jan. 18: Noon to 2 p.m.
• Rosemary Begley, Disney Artist, Jan. 17: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.; Jan. 18: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• Darren Wilson, Disney Artist, Jan. 17: 6 to 8 p.m.
• Alex Maher, Disney Artist, Jan. 17: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Morgan Ditta, Disney Artist, Noon to 3 p.m.
• Enemy Ink, T-Shirt Design, 11 a.m. to Park Close