EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026: Artist lineup unveiled

The countdown is on for my favorite festival at Disney World! With the new year quickly approaching, Disney has just released the official lineup of artists appearing at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which returns Jan.  16 through Feb. 23, 2026. 

The festival is a global celebration that immerses guests in the magic of culinary, visual, and performing arts. This year’s roster of talent promises to deliver beautiful artwork filled with color, expression, and inspiration, featuring over 200 new pieces created specifically for the event.

Making her festival debut in 2026 is Rosana Iarusso. A Senior Character Artist for Disney Consumer Products, Rosana’s artistic passion was fueled by growing up drawing her favorite characters, particularly Disney Princesses and their sidekicks, Tinker Bell, and Minnie Mouse. Guests will get to see her transition from behind-the-scenes character work to the fine art space at the festival.

Returning Artists

The 2026 lineup is bolstered by creators known for their distinct and captivating styles:

• Darren Wilson: A 26-year veteran with The Walt Disney Company and Senior Manager of Graphic Design for Disney Parks, Darren has created award-winning designs for feature films including Coco and The Lion King. His works are a highlight of the Art of Disney galleries.
• Yesenia Moises: This Afro-Latina author, illustrator, and toy designer brings her vibrant, whimsical designs to EPCOT. Known for her colorful picture books and special brand of Afro Fantasy, she utilizes her trademark use of color, curls, and charisma.
• Jerrod Maruyama: A freelance illustrator specializing in cute character concepts and design, Jerrod is famed for his distinctive “Kawaii-inspired” style, which he applies to popular characters.
• Dylan Bonner: Returning for his sixth year, Dylan is an illustrator who has worked extensively on the Disney Princess property across various forms, including comic books, toys, and Fine Art.
• Dave Perillo: This illustrator and designer from the Philly ‘burbs is celebrated for his retro art style, developed from his love of the mid-century modern aesthetic, and inspired by numerous legends.
• Josey Tsao: An illustrator who has worked as a Concept Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering and a Background Painter in animation, Josey finds joy in using illustration to tell stories of people and places.

Art enthusiasts can look forward to seeing creativity in action. Over 200 new pieces of artwork are being created for this festival—some of which will be created at the festival. Stop by CommuniCore Hall Plaza to see canvases come to life with the help of an onstage visual artist as they paint your favorite Disney characters.

Artists will also be signing their pieces throughout the festival.  For updated lists go here.

January Disney Artist Lineup

Check the artists appearing at the festival this January.

• Rob Kaz (Near Port of Entry featuring Pandora Jewelry): January 16 to 19, 22 to 26, and 29 to 30
• Jasmine Becket-Griffith (Near Canada Pavilion): January 23 to 26, and 30 & 31
• Blend Cota (Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions): January 16 to 31
• Redina Tili (Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions): January 16 to 31
• Dave Avanzino (Near Italy Pavilion): January 16 to 31
• Greg McCullough (Near Italy Pavilion): January 16 to 18, 23 to 25, and 30 & 31
• Nath McCullough (Near Italy Pavilion): January 16 to 18, 23 to 25, and 30 & 31
• William Silvers (Near Italy Pavilion): January 16 to 18, 21 to 25, and 28 to 31
• Noah (Near Germany Pavilion): January 16 to 31
• Scooter (Near Germany Pavilion): January 16 to 31
• Heather French (Outpost): January 16 to 29
• Gideon’s Bakehouse featuring Michael Reyes (Outpost): January 30 & 31
• David Doss (Near Creations Shop): January 16 to 19, 22 to 25, and 29 to 31

Disney Gallery Artists – Between Japan and Morocco Pavilions

• Mark Page: January 16 to 18
• Miss Mindy: January 16 to 20
• Jason Ratner: January 16, 18, 24, 25 and 31 
• Alex Maher: January 17, 22 and 27
• Kenny Yamada: January 19 to 23
• Larissa Brown: January 20 to 24
• Steve Thompson: January 23 to 25
• Rosana Iarusso: January 29 
• Stacey Aoyama: January 31

Disney Gallery Artists – Near Morocco Pavilion

• Fenway Fan: January 16 to 21
• Jerrod Maruyama: January 16 to 21
• Yessinia Moises: January 16 to 23
• Doug Bolly: January 22 to 26
• Maria Stuckey: January 22, 25, 29 and 31
• Will Gay: January 23, 24, 30 and 31
• John Quinn: January 24, 25 and 30
• Morgan Ditta: January 28 to 31

Disney Gallery Artists – Between  Morocco and France Pavilions

• Ann Shen: January 16 to 20
• Ashley Taylor: January 16 to 20
• John Coulter: January 16 to 20
• Josey Tsao: January 16 to 20
• Dave Perillo: January 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25 and 31 
• Darren Wilson: January 16, 23, 29, 30, and 31
• Caley Hicks: Jauary 17, 24, 30 and 31
• Rosemary Begley: January 20 to 27
• Dylan Bonner: January 21 to 25
• Joey Chou: January 21 to 29
• Kristen Tercek: January 28 to 31 
• Shane Grammer:  January 28 to 31 F
• Natasha Guidroz: January 28
• Chris Uminga:  January 30 and 31 
• David Buckley: February 1, 7, 14 and 21

Promenade Fine Arts – Near CommuniCore Plaza

• The Art of Oz: January 22 to 25
• Angel Alvarez: January 29 to 31
• Wendy Angle: January 29 to 31
• Tato Athayde: January 29 to 31
• Steve Barton: January 29 to 31
• Steven Fishwick: January 16 to 18
• Jared Franco: January 16 to 18, and 22 to 25
• Rodel Gonzalez: January 16 to 18, and 22 to 25
• Armando Hevia: January 16 to 18
• Denyse Klette: January 29 to 31
• Michael Maiden: January 29 to 31
• David Miller: January 16 to 18, and 22 to 25
• Ben Olsen: January 22 to 25
• Orlando Quevedo: January 22 to 25
• Jim Warren: January 29 to 31
• David Wight: January 29 to 31
• Ducky Williams: January 16 to 18

ACME Archives – Near The American Adventure Pavilion – Get to know some of the ACME Archives artists—who create artwork inspired by Marvel and Lucasfilm productions. 

• Al Abbazia: January 16 to 19
• Chris Dee: January 16 to 19
• Andrew Gomez: January 21
• Danny Haas: January 23 to 25
• Joe Hogan: January 30 & 31
• J.J. Lendi: January 23 to 26
• Jenna McMullins: January 28
• Tina Quiri: January 30 & 31

Disney Fine Art – Near Disney Traders – Meet some of the world-class artists behind Disney Fine Art, an officially licensed collection of limited-edition artwork inspired by classic Disney stories and characters.

• Tony Baxter: January 22 to 25
• Arienne Boley: January 29 to 31
• Trevor Carlton: January 16 to 31
• Dom Corona: January 16 to 19, and 21 to 31
• Eric Doggett: January 29 to 31
• Heather Edwards: January 16 to 20
• JC Richard: January 16 to 31
• Tim Rogerson: January 16 to 31
• Michelle St. Laurent: January 16 to 20, 22 to 27, and 29 to 31
• Eric Tan: January 16 to 19

The Art Brand Studios – Near Creations Shop – Visit some of the Thomas Kinkade Studios Artists presented by Art Brand Studios—and discover radiant artwork that captures the heart of beloved Disney stories.

• Francisco Caballero: January 16 to 18
• Sam Kennedy: January 16 & 17
• Zac Kinkade: January 16 to 25
• Jenna McMullins: January 22, 25 and 29
• Allison Rook: January 21, and 29 to 31
• Taylor Summerlin: January 16 to 31
• Scott Smith: January 16 to 20
• Kyree Tilsher: January 16, 18 & 19, 23 & 24, 26 to 28, and 30 & 31
• Dirk Wunderlich: January 16 to 31 

February Disney Artist Lineup

Check out the artists appearing at this festival in February.

• Rob Kaz (Near Port of Entry featuring Pandora Jewelry): February 1 & 2, 5 to 9, 12 to 16, and 19 to 23
• Jasmine Becket-Griffith (Near Canada Pavilion): February 1, and 20 to 22
• Blend Cota (Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions): February 1 to 23
• Redina Tili (Between United Kingdom and Canada Pavilions): February 1 to 23
• Dave Avanzino (Near Italy Pavilion): February 1, 6 to 8, and 13 to 23
• Greg McCullough (Near Italy Pavilion): February 1, 6 to 8, 13 to 15, and 20 to 22
• Nath McCullough (Near Italy Pavilion): February 1, 3 to 8, 10 to 15, and 17 to 22
• William Silvers (Near Italy Pavilion): February 1, 4 to 8, 11 to 15, and 18 to 22
• Noah (Near Germany Pavilion): February 1 to 23
• Scooter (Near Germany Pavilion): February 1 to 23
• Gideon’s Bakehouse featuring Michael Reyes (Outpost): February 1, and 21 to 23
• David Doss (Near Creations Shop): February 1, 5 to 8, 12 to 16, and 19 to 23

Disney Gallery Artists – Between Japan and Morocco Pavilions

• Jason Ratner: February 1, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21 and 22
• Alex Maher: February 21
• Rosana Iarusso:  February 6, 8, 14 and15
• Stacey Aoyama: February 1 to 5

Disney Gallery Artists – Near Morocco Pavilion

• Yessinia Moises: February 18 to 22
• Maria Stuckey: February 1,5,20 and 21
• Will Gay:  February 1
• Morgan Ditta:February 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 16
• Ryan Riller:  February 12 and 14 to 22

Disney Gallery Artists – Between  Morocco and France Pavilions

• Dave Perillo: February 1 to 5
• Darren Wilson: February 19 and 20
• Caley Hicks: February 1, 7 and 8
• Kristen Tercek: February 1
• Shane Grammer:  February 1 to 4
• Natasha Guidroz: February 7, 13 and 14
• Chris Uminga:  February 1 to 3 and 13 to 19
• David Buckley: February 1, 7, 14 and 21
• Stephanie Laberis: February 6 to 15
• John Nadeau: February 11 to 22
• Daniel Killen: February 17 to 21

Promenade Fine Arts – Near CommuniCore Plaza

• Angel Alvarez: February 1
• Wendy Angle: February 1
• Karin Arruda: February 5 to 8
• Tato Athayde: February 1
• Steve Barton: February 1, and 5 to 8
• James Coleman: February 19 to 22
• Wil Cormier: February 12 to 15
• Bob Docette: February 5 to 8
• Walfrido Garcia: February 12 to 15
• Denyse Klette: February 1
• Jacinthe Lacroix: February 12 to 15, and 19 to 22
• Jenny Lanna: February 12 to 15, and 19 to 22
• Michael Maiden: February 1
• Tom Matousek: February 19 to 22
• Elena Penkova: February 5 to 8
• Adam Rote: February 12 to 15, and 19 to 22
• Jean Salvatore: February 5 to 8
• Luis Sottil: February 12 to 15, and 19 to 22
• Jim Warren: February 1, and 5 to 8
• David Wight: February 1

ACME Archives – Near The American Adventure Pavilion – Get to know some of the ACME Archives artists—who create artwork inspired by Marvel and Lucasfilm productions. 

• Tricia Buchanan-Benson: February 6 to 9
• Jodie Rae Charity: February 17 to 19
• Candice Dailey: February 3 to 5
• Karen Hallion: February 13 to 16
• Joe Hogan: February 1 & 2
• Brandon Kenney: February 13 to 16
• Tina Quiri: February 1 & 2
• Rob Surette: February 20 to 23
• Brent Woodside: February 10 to 12
• Kayla Woodside: February 10 to 12

Disney Fine Art – Near Disney Traders – Meet some of the world-class artists behind Disney Fine Art, an officially licensed collection of limited-edition artwork inspired by classic Disney stories and characters.

• Arienne Boley: February 1 & 2
• Trevor Carlton: February 1 to 3, and 12 to 23
• Dom Corona: February 1, 3 to 10, and 12 to 23
• Eric Doggett: February 1 to 3
• Liana Hee: February 12 to 16
• Beau Hufford: February 18 to 23
• Bret Iwan: February 5 to 8
• Denyse Klette: February 6 to 12
• Paige O’Hara: February 12 to 16
• JC Richard: February 1, and 12 to 23
• Tim Rogerson: February 1 to 23
• Michelle St. Laurent: February 1 to 3, 5 to 16, and 19 to 23

The Art Brand Studios – Near Creations Shop – Visit some of the Thomas Kinkade Studios Artists presented by Art Brand Studios—and discover radiant artwork that captures the heart of beloved Disney stories.

• Zac Kinkade: February 19 to 23
• Jenna McMullins: February 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19 and 22
• Monte Moore: February 14 to 18
• Allison Rook: February 1 to 15
• Taylor Summerlin: February 1 to 23
• Kyree Tilsher: February 2 to 4, 6 & 7, 9 to 11, 13 & 14, 16 to 18, 20 & 21, and 23
• Dirk Wunderlich: February 1 to 23