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Fairfax Festival 2026 poster by Frank Barnhardt

May 12, 2026

Upcoming Art Show at Fairfax Festival 2026

I'll be set up at Bolinas Park for both days of the festival, June 13–14. Come see new originals, grab a print, and watch me paint live.

This year's booth will feature work from the Surf Art and Marin Wildlife series, plus a few surprises I've been holding back for this show.

When I got the call that my design was selected for the 2026 festival poster, I was halfway through a completely different piece. I dropped everything. This was the one I'd been waiting for.

I approached it like a little Fairfax storybook — a blast-from-the-past collage of local icons, musicians, and characters, with tiny moments tucked into every corner. The kind of piece you can stare at for five minutes and still find something new.

Prints will be available in multiple sizes, and I'll be signing everything on-site. If you want a custom commission, this is the best time to talk in person.

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Winning the Fairfax Festival poster contest

April 28, 2026

Winning the Fairfax Festival Poster & T-Shirt Contest

When I got the call that my design was selected for the 2026 Fairfax Festival poster and t-shirt, I was halfway through a completely different piece. I dropped everything. This was the one I'd been waiting for.

I approached it like a little Fairfax storybook — a blast-from-the-past collage of local icons, musicians, and characters, with tiny moments tucked into every corner. The kind of piece you can stare at for five minutes and still find something new.

The original was painted on wood panel with acrylics and spray paint. Prints are available now in multiple sizes — and I'll be signing everything on-site at the festival in June.

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