A stylized illustration of a person wearing sunglasses and a hat, playing a trumpet while dancing. Musical notes and abstract lines emanate from the trumpet against a dark blue background.

ARTS & RHYTHM

Festival

This festival is a community-driven celebration of creativity, music, and culture—bringing together local artists, musicians, organizations, and families for a day of connection, expression, and inspiration.

NaJiya Whitman

Event Creator & Coordinator

NJOYFULENTERTAINMENTLLC@GMAIL.COM

We support Creative Passions

Young woman dancing or stretching on a city sidewalk with graffiti-covered walls behind her, wearing a white crop top, light blue jeans, and sneakers.
Woman in a wheelchair painting a colorful abstract on a canvas in an outdoor art studio.
A woman posing in front of a green wall as a photographer takes her picture.
Three individuals with painted words and designs on their faces, standing close together against a clear blue sky.

Calling all visionaries & storytellers. Bring your craft, share your voice, and join a community where art moves, inspires, and connects.

A woman with closed eyes, wearing makeup and large hoop earrings. She has a large lip ring with gold and silver chains dangling from her mouth, holding the chains in her teeth. She wears a red ruffled blouse and a gold necklace with black and white stones. Her hair is styled in loose waves.

Our festival is a space for all creatives to come together and share their vision. No matter your medium, background, or experience, everyone is welcome to celebrate and express their creativity in a free-flowing, inspiring environment.

Program Features

  • A young man wearing glasses, a black cap, and a black jacket with graphics, painting on a large canvas with a thin brush. The background features a mural of a heron and other abstract colorful designs.

    Creativity, Live & Unfiltered

    Main Stage Performances – live music, spoken word, dance, theater

    Emerging Artist Stage – spotlight for new/local talent

    Youth & Teen Showcase – safe space for young creatives to shine

    Open Mic Sessions – community-led expression

    Pop-Up Street Performances – roaming artists, improv, acoustic sets

  • Close-up of an artist's hand and knee kneeling on the ground, creating a colorful chalk drawing outdoors, with art supplies and pastel chalks scattered nearby.

    Art & Interactive Experiences

    Live Art Installations – murals, painting, collaborative art walls

    Hands-On Creative Workshops – painting, beat-making, poetry, costume design

    DIY Creation Stations – kids & families can make something to take home

    Interactive Photo Zones – branded, artistic photo backdrops

    Community Mural or Vision Wall – everyone leaves their mark

  • People sitting outdoors, holding hands, participating in a meditation or spiritual activity during a sunset event in a park.

    Wellness & Community Care

    Mindfulness / Movement Sessions – yoga, stretch, breathing, sound baths

    Creative Wellness Talks – how art supports mental health and healing

    Quiet / Sensory-Friendly Zone – inclusive space for calm moments

    Community Resource Village – nonprofits, educators, support orgs

  • Outdoor art market with paintings on display, including Paris-themed scenes, with people browsing and umbrellas providing shade.

    Marketplace & Networking

    Artist & Creative Vendor Marketplace – handmade goods, prints, fashion

    Food Truck + Culinary Arts Court – highlight local chefs & food creatives

    Creative Business Networking Lounge – connections + collaboration

    Portfolio Review Booths – helpful for students & emerging artists

  • A woman is sitting at a table in front of two other women, speaking and gesturing with her hands during a discussion or meeting in a room with plain white walls.

    Education & Growth

    Artist Development Workshops
    (branding, contracts, grant writing, financial literacy for creatives)

    Panel Discussions & Creative Talks
    (representation, storytelling, cultural impact, entrepreneurship)

    Mentorship Meet-Ups – students connect with creative professionals

    Scholarship Competition & Awards Ceremony – celebrate student talent

  • A young person with curly brown hair, wearing a blue sports jersey with the name 'MARQUEZ' and number 21 on the back, stands in front of a large wall covered with colorful drawings and writings on white paper. The papers have various doodles, names, and drawings in bright colors like pink, purple, yellow, and blue, creating a vibrant collage.

    Family & Youth Engagement

    Kids Creative Zone – crafts, face painting, drum circles, puppet shows

    Family Jam Sessions – open drumming/music play

    Storytelling Corner – authors, poets, teaching artists

    Youth Art Contest or Gallery

  • A young girl and a woman at an outdoor festival, smiling and enjoying the sunny day, with crowd and trees in the background.

    Culture, Inclusion & Celebration

    Global Arts & Cultural Performances

    Accessibility-First Programming
    (captioning, wheelchair-friendly spaces, sensory care)

    Honoring Local Legends – tribute to creative leaders & elders

  • Multiple hands covered in bright red paint arranged in a circular pattern on a dark background.

    Give-Back & Impact

    Community Art Donation Drive (supplies for schools or youth centers)

    Volunteer Program

    Pay-It-Forward Ticket or Vendor Support Fund

Program Participants

NAMI Greater Toledo logo with blue text and emblem
Toledo Museum of Art logo with black cube and text
TOLEDO AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY logo with stylized 'TARTA' in dark blue.