Bruce Museum’s 36th Annual Outdoor Arts Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, 10 am - 5 pm

The nationally acclaimed Bruce Museum Annual Outdoor Arts Festival takes place rain or shine on Columbus Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8, from 10 am to 5 pm on Museum grounds in Greenwich, CT. For its 36th edition, more than 85 new and returning artists from across the country will showcase their work. The juried works include painting on canvas, board, and paper; mixed media in 2D and 3D; drawings and graphics, including digital media; sculpture and photography. Artists are on hand to discuss their pieces and process, and several be painting live or offering demonstrations throughout the weekend. All works are available for purchase in a wide price range for every taste and collector. In addition, this family-friendly event features delicious lunch menu offerings and free art activities for children.

“What makes this show so special is the caliber of the exhibitors,” says Festival organizer Sue Brown Gordon. “These are award winners from the top shows in the country. They choose the Bruce Museum due to its ‘originals only’ policy. Many artists only visit this area once a year to show their work on the East Coast.

‘It is a gorgeous setting for an outdoor art festival, nestled around the grounds and perfectly complementing the Museum’s indoor exhibits,” Gordon adds.

Festival admission of $10 includes admission to the Bruce Museum galleries, spotlighting the new exhibition In the Limelight: Toulouse-Lautrec Portraits from the Herakleidon Museum, as well as shows on George Wharton Edwards (1859 - 1950): Illustrator, Painter, Writer and Nikon Small World. Admission is free to members and children less than 5 years old. Visitors will be able to join the Bruce Museum at the entrance to receive instant free admission and many discounts both at the Festival -- many exhibitors offer discounts for Bruce Museum members -- and in the Museum Store.

For a preview, visit "Festivals” at brucemuseum.org for a complete listing of this year's exhibitors.

The Bruce Museum is located at One Museum Drive in Greenwich, Connecticut. For more information, call the Bruce Museum at 203-869-0376 or visit the website at brucemuseum.org.