The ISAS Arts Festival brings together hundreds of student artists from member schools for a weekend of creativity, performance, and exhibitions. Participation in the Festival is intended to foster high standards and stimulate creativity in the performing and visual arts programs of the schools and in the individual endeavors of students and teachers.
Planning Meeting (September 19 & 20)
St. Mark's will welcome members of the ISAS Fine Arts Festival community to campus in September to begin planning.
> Click here to make your hotel reservations for the September Planning Meeting.
> Click here to make your hotel reservations for the September Planning Meeting.
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Friday, September 19, 2025- 5:30 p.m. – Shuttles Leave Hotel for St. Mark’s
- 6:00 p.m. – Cocktails, Dinner, and Reception at St. Mark’s in Winn Science Center
- 8:30 p.m. – Shuttles Leave for Hotels
Saturday, September 20, 2025- 8:00 a.m. – Shuttles Leave Hotels for St. Mark’s
- 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast in St. Mark’s Great Hall
- 9:00 a.m. – Planning Meeting General Information Session
- 10:00 a.m. – Tour of Campus and Venues
- 11:45 a.m. – Lunch at St. Mark’s in St. Mark’s Great Hall
- 12:45 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
- 2:00 p.m. – Committee Reports
- 2:30 p.m. – Shuttle to airports
Register for Planning Meeting (Deadline: Sept. 1)
Directions
Important Dates
- Preliminary Registration Opens October 1, 2025
- Preliminary Registration Due October 24, 2025
- Individual Registration (Student and Chaperones) Opens December 1, 2025
- Individual Registration (Student and Chaperones) Due January 23, 2026
- Schools Invoiced on January 28, 2026
Contact
Questions:
ISAS2026@smtexas.org
Festival Hotel Information:
Jessica Alves, HPN Global
Click here for a spreadsheet of hotel blocks and rates.
ISAS2026@smtexas.org
Festival Hotel Information:
Jessica Alves, HPN Global
Click here for a spreadsheet of hotel blocks and rates.
Leadership
Festival Chairs
Scott Hunt
Marion Glorioso
Festival Coordinator
Alli Eagan
About the Festival
The Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) Arts Festival began in 1967 with an invitation from the Casady School Choir to the choirs of Wichita Collegiate and Holland Hall. Since then, the festival has grown to become the nation’s premier annual regional arts festival for independent schools. Typically held each spring on the campus of a different member school, the festival brings together approximately thirty-five participating schools and around 3,000 students.
Unlike traditional competitions, the ISAS Arts Festival emphasizes sharing and learning, with critiques from professional artists and performers. This collaborative approach fosters creativity, experimentation, and mutual appreciation among the schools. The festival has played a significant role in developing strong arts programs at participating ISAS member schools, inspiring both students and educators alike.
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Presented by the Independent School Association of the Southwest |