Featured Artist

Hannah Legg is a local muralist, illustrator, and designer who was born in England, and raised in Fairhope. Although Hannah has always been an “artsy kid”, her early life was largely characterized by time spent in the pool as a competitive swimmer on a local swim team. After a successful high school career, Hannah raced her way to the Savannah College of Art and Design where she chased down titles and records in the pool, and chased a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration in the classroom.

After graduating from SCAD in 2016, she moved back to Baldwin County to begin pursuing her creative career. Since making her way back to the Gulf Coast, Hannah has worked as a freelance artist, in house graphic designer, in house illustrator, and most recently, started her own business as a muralist. Hannah became enamored with mural painting after realizing the pace and physicality of it reminded her of her time in the pool, and that it gave her a chance to not only create stunning, large-scale visual art, but also connect with people and with the community in a very unique way.

You can see Hannah’s mural work in Fairhope and surrounding areas, such as downtown Foley, across the bay in Mobile, and up in Spanish Fort. She is very inspired by the bounty of nature, especially that of our vibrant and diverse local environment, and her work often features natural motifs in bold colors and flowing, organic lines.

In 2024, she also had the wonderful opportunity to work with several non profits,and is inspired to continue to use art to “draw” attention to those who are dedicated to making a positive impact in our society. Hannah hopes to continue transforming walls and the world around her for years to come, to continue grow her paint splattered clothing collection, and to continue to use mural painting as a means of bringing pride and connection to communities.

Outside of the studio, Hannah enjoys spending time with her wonderful and supportive family and her fiancé Jesse, playing Dungeons and Dragons, snuggling her cats, and sippin’ at local breweries!

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This year, the festival is unveiling something truly unique—a mural that will created downtown, celebrating the festival and honoring its 70+ year tradition, which takes place every third weekend in March.

Hannah Legg’s mural for this year's festival captures the essence of Fairhope's vibrant arts scene and community spirit. The fluid, organic shape reflects the creativity of artists participating in the annual festival, while the iconic white tents of the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival line the streets. A dogwood branch nods to the Dogwood Trail Maids, the festival’s beloved ambassadors, and a stunning Fairhope sunset represents the community’s bay front lifestyle.

Festival Chairman Marissa Fleming Thetford expressed her enthusiasm about working with Hannah Legg:

“When I was asked to chair this year’s festival for a second time, I, along with our Festival Administrator, Lindsey Lawrence, knew we wanted to bring something new and exciting. Fairhope is celebrated for its vibrant arts community, and Hannah has already made such a mark with her murals in Arts & Alley. This new mural will build on that momentum, creating a stunning addition to downtown that both locals and visitors will enjoy for years to come.

I asked Hannah to include two small sailboats in the mural for my boys, who spend their days sailing on Mobile Bay. This personal touch makes the mural even more special for me this year.”

The original mural will be the centerpiece for this year's festival theme, "Paint the Town," and will be showcased on promotional posters, t-shirts, note cards, and other festival merchandise. Additionally, limited edition, signed prints of the "Paint the Town" mural will be available exclusively at the festival merchandise tent on Johnson Street.