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

Toledo Museum of Art logo with black cube and text

Logo of The Ability Center with a yellow geometric symbol and blue text

TOLEDO AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY logo with stylized 'TARTA' in dark blue.

NAMI Greater Toledo logo with blue text and emblem