Art's Alive is an all-day festival of performing and visual arts that has been held on the campus of Francis Marion University for 30 years. The festival features a wide variety of dance, music, theatrical performances, and song. Performances are scheduled on five stages (indoors and outdoors) with events changing hourly. In the visual arts, the emphasis has been on demonstration of the creative process. The Art's Alive Show is a one-day exhibition and sales event designed to promote the quality of diverse artisans residing in the region. We will have artists specializing in jewelery, clay, photography, and more.