No
matter the weather, no matter your schedule, there is lots of time to fit in
The Labor Day Art Fair of Queen Park, August 29-31. More than 130 juried
artists represent the gamut of genres. From ceramics, drawing, painting,
photography, printmaking, digital art, mixed media and fiber for the walls, to
jewelry and fiber to wear, as well as sculpture, wood and more for decorative
and practical décor, this show meets creative, decorative needs. Many visitors
use the show as an ideal place to find special, personalized gifts including
the option to purchase lovely, artist-designed greeting cards. Rounding out the
fun of discovering the perfect art “find” is the festive environment of
wine tasting, live music, a food café, plus children’s and adult’s art activities
throughout the run of the show. Discover why the Art Fair at Queeny Park is one
of the region’s longest running art fairs.
Details of the
weekend activities include:
· Wine tastings by Three Squirrels
Winery each day and live music by the Ann Duren Trio all weekend.
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· Being eligible to win $150 in “art
dollars” that can be spent at any artist’s booth.
· The popular Art Discovery Adventure
for children from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; a hands on Art Wall for children and
adults, Make and Take pottery demonstrations for adults and children; as well
as carved egg shell demonstrations.
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· A refreshment café serving meals and
snacks during show hours.
Admission is $5 but those under 18 are free admission. The hours are:
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.