Strolling the Galleries of MainStreet Art is not just in museums; it can be found in a wide range of locales. You don’t need to be a student of design or a hipster collector of art to appreciate the wide open world of creativity. The fact is, art truly is in the ‘eye of the beholder,’ and can easily be enjoyed at many wonderful outdoor festivals across the country. Here’s a brief profile of a few that we think are worth a look. Art Festivals USa Art in the Park columbia, missouri 6 PaUSE | ISSUE NO. 19 www.mediacomcable.com
Panoply Arts Festival Huntsville, Alabama - April 27-29 Since its first year in 1982, the Panoply Arts Festival, sponsored by The Arts Council of Huntsville, has grown to be a major cultural attraction of the region, including local and regional artists in every medium in the Art Marketplace, a juried competition with cash awards for category winners. Panoply also features children’s art activities, entertainment stages and more - including the Alabama State Fiddle Competition. Admission is $5 ($10 for an all-event pass) and children under 12 years of age are admitted for free. FOr mOrE INFOrmatION, gO tO www.artShUNtSvIllE.Org/OUr-PrOgramS/ PaNOPly-artS-FEStIval marion Arts festival marion, iowa Springfield Arts Fest Springfield, Missouri - May 5-6 Held the first weekend of May for the last 32 years, this event is a showcase of regional art talent with approximately 75 percent of the exhibitors hailing from the Midwest. With more than 140 booths, 5 performing stages and 20,000 visitors, it’s a cultural bonanza. There is an admission charge: $3 In advance and $5 at the gate. FOr mOrE INFOrmatION, gO tO www.SPrINgFIEldartSFESt.Org Beaux Arts Fair Davenport, Iowa - May 12-13 Originally organized in 1953, this annual event features artisans from seven states in every medium. Located adjacent to the Figge Arts Center, the Beaux Arts Fair provides plenty of cultural attractions with music, food and children’s activities. The Beaux Arts Fair is organized as a semi-annual event, with another exhibition scheduled for September 8-9. FOr mOrE INFOrmatION, gO tO www.bEaUxartSFaIr.cOm des moines Arts festival des moines, iowa Marion Arts Festival Marion, Iowa - May 19 Named as one of the top one-day festivals in the nation, the Marion Arts Fesitval is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012. Located in City Square Park in uptown Marion, the event features 100 artists as well as a half marathon, food and the Empty Bowls project where more than 1,000 ceramic bowls created by area students are sold for charity. FOr mOrE INFOrmatION, gO tO www.marIONartSFEStIval.cOm Art in the Park Columbia, Missouri - June 2-3 Originating in 1958, Art in the Park is the oldest outdoor arts festival in Missouri, with 110 artists displaying their work in Stephens Lake Park. Unique to this fair is the Emerging Artists Pavilion where peer-juried art from undergraduate students in Columbia is displayed but not sold. Another facet of Art in the Park is the regular rotation of music and magic on the performing stage. FOr mOrE INFOrmatION, gO tO www.artINthEParkcOlUmbIa.Org/INFO.html Ann Arbor street Art fair Ann Arbor, michigan Des Moines Arts Festival Des Moines, Iowa - June 22-24 Originally known as Art in the Park, this event began in 1958 in the wooded area adjacent to the Des Moines Art Center. Today, more than 200 select artists gather in downtown Des Moines near the beautiful John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Garden. The range of art is incredible, with large scale metal sculptures, awe-inspiring oil paintings and introspective photography. In addition to the variety of artwork available, attendees enjoy an eclectic mix of food, music and art education activities. FOr mOrE INFOrmatION, gO tO www.dESmOINESartSFEStIval.Org Park Point Art Fair Duluth, Minnesota - June 23-24 This event, now in its 43rd year, is known for its stunning setting along Lake Superior as well as its outstanding selection of art in all mediums. By limiting the number of artists to approximately 120, organizers believe the selected artists can stand out more. The festival attracts approximately 10,000 visitors drawn by a reputation for offering an affordable and diverse selection. FOr mOrE INFOrmatION, gO tO: www.ParkPOINtartFaIr.Org Ann Arbor Street Art Fair Ann Arbor, Michigan - July 18-21 The oldest fair of this type in an urban setting, the Ann Arbor Art Fair is also regarded as the best, voted #1 in the nation on several occasions. In 2012, more than 1,000 artists and half a million visitors will be in attendance. FOr mOrE INFOrmatION, gO tO www.artFaIr.Org A Publication PaUSE | ISSUE NO. 19 7
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