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April 14 & 15

The 7th Annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival returns to the visually stunning setting of The Woodlands Waterway in The Woodlands, just north of Houston, Texas. Produced by The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council Inc., in alliance with community partners, the WWAF raises funds for the Council's non-profit mission to provide regional cultural enrichment opportunities that encourage, support and promote the performing and visual arts.

This award winning two-day celebration of the arts attracts art patrons and tourists from across the nation. Featuring 200 juried fine art and fine craft artists from 36 different states and 3 countries along with performing arts, delicious food, wine tasting and an "Art of Food" Chef demonstration tent to complement your experience.

Still considered a 'new' show among the artists in the Texas spring circuit, the festival has quickly earned a stellar reputation in artist care as well as in art sales. Eric Lee, invited 2012 fine artist in our show told us recently:

This will be my fifth year at The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, and like the community that hosts it, it just feels right. The festival staff, volunteers and patrons all appreciate the art and the artists that create it. A wonderful show.

More than 16,000 people attended last year's festival. The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival is ranked among the Top 100 Art Festivals in the U.S. by Art Fair Source Book. 

For detailed information about the festival and to purchase tickets online, visit www.woodlandsartsfestival.com

Shoppers at Arts, Beats & Eats

• Intricate ceramic sculpture from Gail Markiewicz - new!
• Pastel drawings from

  Drawing by Meredith Kuntzsch

  Meredith Kuntzsch 
• Detroit's own Carl Lundgren  
• Seriously funny digital art from Chuck Wimmer - new!
• Leather goods from returning artist Sylvester Robinson 
• Paintings to make you think from John Stillmunks - new!
• Plus many more eager to meet you!

1. Friday morning join the Royal Oak Marching Band as they open the show
2. Explore the juried fine art show before the best art is gone
3. Take your kids to perform in the Children's area
4. Eat at your favorite Detroit area restaurant outpost
5. Enjoy Saturday night dancing in the streets at the R & B Jazz stage with Thornetta Davis
6. Back to the Art to see who won the prizes and take your own "prize" home with you
7. Close out the weekend  with George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic at the Main Stage 

Eleven stages

TIMES:  Friday, June 24 - 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

       Saturday, June 25 - 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Fireworks at 10 p.m.

        Sunday, June 26 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Western Gateway Park, Downtown Des Moines

• Juried Art Fair, 185 artists 
• Emerging Iowa Artists Program
• Jazz & Wine Pavilion 
• Performing Arts Stages & live music 
• Over 30 Interactive Arts Activities
• Interrobang Film Festival presented by Nationwide
• Des Moines Center's Interactive Sculpture Activity

    ArtFest Midwest 'The Other Art Show'

June 25-26

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Indoors at the air conditioned Varied Industries Bldg.

240 Artists  

Free admission
Affordable, Alternative Show 

Saturday: 10am - 6pm 

Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Artisphere:

Arts - Culture - Life

May 13-15

Downtown Greenville, South Carolina

                                                            February 19-21
                360 nationally recognized artists along the scenic streets of Coconut Grove
The artists were chosen from over 1200 applicants and come from 35 states. "Our arts festival brings the most talented and creative artists from all over the world," says Monty Trainor, president of the arts festival. "South Floridians have a great appreciation for the arts, and every year we are proud to welcome new artists who exhibit for the first time."

The President's Day Weekend brings many people to south Florida from the Northeast, they throng the streets of The Grove and join the local population to enjoy this multicultural celebration.

2011 Fact Sheet

WHAT:     Celebrating its 48th anniversary in 2011, the Coconut Grove Arts Festival® is one of the nation's premier outdoor fine Arts Festivals. The Festival showcases the works of over 360 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the world. A signature event of the South Florida cultural calendar, the Arts Festival offers visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live entertainment and take a walk through history
 
WHERE:   Coconut Grove, Florida. The Arts Festival's colorful mile-long path begins on McFarlane Road and runs down South Bayshore Drive offering picturesque views of Biscayne Bay.

HOURS:   10 a.m. - 6 p.m. all three days
     
ATTENDANCE:            
          Approximately 150,000 people are expected to attend
 
ADMISSION:           
          $10 per person per day.  Children 12 and under, Metrorail Golden Passport and Patriot Passport
          holders are free.
 
DISCOUNT TICKETS:            
           Residents of Coconut Grove in the 33133 zip code can enjoy the Festival for only $5 with a
           33133 pass (proof of residency required).
 
HISTORY:   The Coconut Grove Arts Festival originally started as a "clothes-line" art show featuring a dozen local artists.  Today, the festival is one the nation's most prestigious and annually attracts more than 150,000 attendees.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:   www.coconutgroveartsfest.com

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In South Florida and need another art fair February 19-21? Right around the corner from Coconut Grove you can find the St. Stephen's Art Show, and in Jupiter you'll enjoy the Arti Gras Fine Art Festival. Grab a friend and see it all. What a treat!