Art Hop and Taste Fest presented by The Greater Largo Library Foundation

Join us for the 5th Annual Art Hop and Taste Fest to benefit the Greater Largo Library Foundation and its support of the Largo Public Library. The evening includes seeing and purchasing fine art from over 40 local artits and vendors. Tasteing wonderful samples of foods from local restaurants and hopping to several local businesses to discover hidden treasures in our community.

This year we are featuring the work and collection of Duncan McClellan from Saint Petersburg. See his work and meet this excellent craftsman. Our featured artsts are Carolann Mancuso and David Braun both of Largo. You will be amazed at Carolann's paintings and David's photography. Our Rising Star Artists are Scott Durfee and George Medeiros of Spathose LLC of Saint Petersburg. Their unique creations from organic materials with an industrial edge will inspire you.

Our hops this year include Oscar's Award Glass and Mirror, The Amish Store, Hammerhead ACE Hardware and Focus Graphix. You will find unique art at each of these locations.

We are also featuring the art work of the students from PARC. They will have painting, jewelry and other items on display ad for sale along with the author of the children's book "Hold My Paw".

Be greeted by actors from Eight O'Clock Theater, Francis Wilson Playhouse and the West Coast Players.

Bid on wonderful silent auction hotel and restaurant packages, William Dean Chocolates, designer glasses, art works from local artists, a piece from a student of PARC, and porcelain dolls (over 150 dolls and 4 oak cases) donated by a local collector.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at any of the hop sights listed above, The Frame Factory on East Bay in Largo, the Largo Public Library Circulation Desk, our website at www.gllf.org under the donate tab, or by calling our office at 727-586-7398.

We look forward to having you participate in this year's event.