Saturday, May 16, 2026 · 12:00 – 4:00 PM
What's Happening at Art Jam
Your guide to everything happening across Downtown Taunton — stages, activities, shops, food & more.
Trescott Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from the Main Street side for the festival. Parking is available in downtown lots — head to any of the areas below and explore at your own pace!
Trescott Street
Street closed to traffic from the Main Street side
□ Live Music Stage
12 PM
Cat & Jimmy
1 PM
UnCommon
2 PM
Galeer
3 PM
Silver City Jazz Committee
□ Local Artists & Craft Vendors
HeART & Soul Boutique and Studio
Donna Bornemann Originals
JKingsbury Glass Art
Magnet Me
Happy Hops Farm – Hoppy Skin & Tea Co.
Kaylie Leite
Litty Creations
Shirley's Creations
A Little Bit of Everything Gifts
Peregrine Rabbit Arts
Custom Crafts Purple Witch
Nestfeathers Quilted Crafts
Torisdrawing
Wagglebee
Pixel Prints 3D
FabledArtCrafts
bethybecrafty
Urchinware
MadMojo Crochet
Tumblers & Threads
Salty Ginger Resin
ERB Creations
Forest & Feather
Flwr Pwr Art & Crochet
Star Spirit Candles
Bea Soapy
Amanda & Nana
Fancy Nancy's Jewelry
□ Community Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South – Taunton
- Friendship necklaces & temporary tattoos
Trescott Street Gallery
- Mini Canvas Art
- It's In the Eyes Project
- Spring Mural
- Matisse-Inspired Paper & Scissor Mural
Mayor's Worthy Cause
- Painting flower pots & planting seeds
Triumph, Inc.
- Seashell necklaces
Abi-Saad Printing & Design
- Mini Art Jam Sketch Books
Meet Anthony Abi-Saad — Art Jam Co-Planner & Graphic Designer!
Anthony is a local graphic designer and screen printer extraordinaire, and his passion for his craft shines through in everything he creates — including the engaging videos he shares on the Abi-Saad Print & Design social media. You may not realize it, but Anthony's handiwork is all over Art Jam: he designs the official Art Jam Map and activity list that helps everyone navigate the festival, and of course, he prints the famous Art Jam T-shirts! Come visit the booth, grab a mini sketchbook, pick up your Art Jam merch, and say thanks to one of the people who helps make Art Jam happen!
Anthony is a local graphic designer and screen printer extraordinaire, and his passion for his craft shines through in everything he creates — including the engaging videos he shares on the Abi-Saad Print & Design social media. You may not realize it, but Anthony's handiwork is all over Art Jam: he designs the official Art Jam Map and activity list that helps everyone navigate the festival, and of course, he prints the famous Art Jam T-shirts! Come visit the booth, grab a mini sketchbook, pick up your Art Jam merch, and say thanks to one of the people who helps make Art Jam happen!
Crow County
- Giant Canvas Drawing
- Wishing Well Coin Art
Open Doors Yoga
- Giant Coloring Project
- Many Faces Project
Taunton Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
- Puppet Making Station
TFED
- Friendship bracelets
Boston Artistry
- Canvas bag painting
Park & Rec
- Make your own magnet
Taunton Garden Club
- Sunflower & bean seed planting in paper pots
Taunton River Watershed Alliance
- Turtle craft & coloring pages
□️ Community Art Project Sites
Message in a Mural Community Art Project with Bigger Art
Led by artist Leigh Bigger with the help of volunteer assistants, this living mural will come to life in stages throughout the day.
Some stages are open for everyone to participate — jump in and add your mark — using everything from brushes and markers to tennis balls on sticks, toy trucks, and handprints!
Others will be handled by Leigh and her team. Between layers there will be drying time — those are great moments to
chat with Leigh about the project, her process, and the hidden message waiting to be revealed.
Times below are estimates and may shift as the project evolves.
12 PM
Dots & Spots — open to all
1 PM
Splat! Let your paint fly! — open to all
2 PM
Trails & Tracks — open to all
3 PM
Write a message of Hope, Peace & Love · Little Tykes Handprints — open to all
3:30 PM
□ Message Reveal — Help unmask the hidden message in the mural!
□ See it again! The finished mural will be on exhibit at the Art Jam Exhibit at Trescott Street Gallery, May 27–30, alongside artwork created at and inspired by Art Jam. Don't miss it!
Community Art Sculpture with Wood & Paint
Sidewalk Chalk
□️ Trescott Street Gallery — Join Us Inside
Community Art Activity: Matisse-inspired art created with scissors, paint & colored paper
Art Activity: It's in the Eyes!
Current Exhibit: Between Dreams & Reality
Gift Shoppe is open — Support local makers!
Restrooms available
Main Street & Weir Street
Local businesses with special Art Jam activities
Open Doors Yoga & Unique Gifts
13 Main Street
- Complimentary face painter
- Sidewalk sale & Crystal Education — 15% off crystals
- Community Art Project: Many Faces Project with Sharpie markers
Rob Roy Academy
52 Main Street
- Rock Painting Activity
Crow County
31 Main Street
- Community Art Project: Canvas Drawing
- Kid's Art Activity: Decorate coins & drop into the Wishing Well
Meet Ryan Jones — Art Jam Co-Planner & Local Artist!
Stop in and meet the man behind much of the creative energy that makes Art Jam special. Ryan is a world-class tattoo artist and mural artist whose work you may have already seen — his murals can be spotted locally in the Whittenton neighborhood. He is also the creator of The Rascals, the beloved comic book characters that longtime Art Jam attendees will remember from previous years. Ryan is a passionate champion of bringing art to the masses, and it's his vision that helped define the unique blend of Art vibe and Jam vibe that is Art Jam. Come say hello, see his workspace, and get a peek into his world!
Stop in and meet the man behind much of the creative energy that makes Art Jam special. Ryan is a world-class tattoo artist and mural artist whose work you may have already seen — his murals can be spotted locally in the Whittenton neighborhood. He is also the creator of The Rascals, the beloved comic book characters that longtime Art Jam attendees will remember from previous years. Ryan is a passionate champion of bringing art to the masses, and it's his vision that helped define the unique blend of Art vibe and Jam vibe that is Art Jam. Come say hello, see his workspace, and get a peek into his world!
Serendipity Bookshop
1 Main Street
- Receive a scratch ticket with every purchase
- 10% off coupon for your next visit
- Sidewalk sale on a variety of merchandise
- Book Signing with Jen Hoye — 1:00–3:00 PM
YMCA Family Resource Center
37 Main Street
- T-shirt decorating with markers
Taunton Thrift
22 Weir Street
- Sidewalk sale featuring summer-themed items
Tex Barry's Coney Island Hot Dog
15 Main Street
- Grab & Go Sidewalk Station — drinks, chips & cookies
- Regular menu available inside
Talisa's On Main
65 Main Street
Special Art Jam Hours: 12 PM – 11 PM
- Painting Activity: Corks!
- Special: Famous Blueberry Lemonade paired with a Pretzel
Taunton Performing Arts Center
21 Main Street
- Puppet Making Station in the lobby
- Urinetown the Musical — Showtimes Fri & Sat 7 PM · Sun 2 PM
Neighbors Coffee
32 Weir Street
Open 7 AM – 2 PM
- Sidewalk sale
Eastern Music
- Complimentary caricature artist
- Coupons for new students: First two lessons free!
City Hall
15 Summer Street · Enter on Main Street side (front entrance)
Short Film Showcase
Schedule coming soon — stay tuned for showtimes!
Schedule coming soon — stay tuned for showtimes!
Fuel Up — Food & Drink
Restaurants & cafes open during Art Jam
7 Spices
101 Main Street
Nytia's Soul Kitchen
73 Main Street
Maria's Place
67 Main Street
Closes at 2 PM
Talisa's On Main
65 Main Street
Identity Coffee
49 Main Street
Union Straw
16 Trescott Street
Triple T's Diner
19 Taunton Green
Closes at 2 PM
Tex Barry's
15 Main Street
Neighbor's Coffee
32 Weir Street
Closes at 2 PM
Uplifted Nutrition
7 Main Street
Closes at 2 PM
Devito's Pizzeria
4 Taunton Green
El Mariachi
44 Taunton Green
Kyo Asian Cuisine
12 Winthrop Street
The Ugly Duckling
47 Weir Street
Opens at 3 PM
Art Jam 2026 · Downtown Taunton Foundation · 12–4 PM · May 16, 2026
