About

In 2004, a dedicated group of volunteers had a vision for a destination level art festival celebrating the work of Driftless region artists and the Driftless Area Art Festival was born. After two years in Ferryville, WI the event moved Beauford T. Anderson Park in Soldiers Grove, WI.  The event is a program of Community Development Alternatives, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization. The 22nd annual event will be held on September 19-20, 2026. 

2026 Planning Committee

Festival Coordinator  
Kim Anderson
608.433.8543
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Youth Art Coordinators
Cari Gonos
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Michael DiPadova
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Performing Arts Coordinator
Ed Anderson
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Reception Coordinator
Sarah Tedeschi

Volunteer Coordinator
Bridget Schill
608.734.3471
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Culinary Arts Coordinator
Kay Campbell
608.734.3423
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Signage Coordinator
Ed Anderson
Open co-chair position

Site Coordinator
Open Position

At Large Members
Kate Koziol
Brenda Bell

Social Media Coordinator
Kelli Boylan 
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Community Development Alternatives, INC 
Lori Bekkum, Finance
Dale Klem, Executive Director
608.326.7333