23rd Annual Art in the Village

Legacy Village Welcomes Back Its Premier Summer Art Festival

Eclectic Mix of Original Art – Live Music - Wine Tasting – Kids Interactive Art Zone – Art Giveaway

WHAT: 23^rd Annual Art in the Village    

WHEN:  Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sunday, June 2, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

WHERE:  Legacy Village in Lyndhurst - Navigational Address: 25001 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, Ohio, 44124 

                                                                                    ADMISSION:  Free and open to the public                                                                                                                    

WEBSITE:  www.artfestival.com                                                                                                                                           

CONTACT INFORMATION:  info@artfestival.com or 561-746-6615

Cleveland, Ohio (March 19, 2013) – Art in the Village, an outdoor gallery style juried art exhibit returns June 1 – 2, 2013 with the finest artists and crafters in the country. A signature event on Cleveland’s summer arts calendar, this two-day festival hosted by Legacy Village features an eclectic mix of original art, a separate art & craft market, interactive children’s art activities, live music and a wine tasting hosted by the Ohio Wine Producers Association. 

This free event appeals to locals and tourists alike for the wide array of original artwork and crafts priced to suit all budgets.  The artists and crafters are hand selected from hundreds of applicants to ensure an extensive variety of artistic media that will have broad appeal.

“This event is a wonderful celebration of the arts,” says festival promoter Howard Alan.  “It is very much like an outdoor art gallery, perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors interested in new quality investments as well as the casual shopper looking for unique gift items.”

An Art Giveaway will give festival patrons an opportunity to win artwork by participating artist Martinuqe. The 16” x 20” framed canvas print of her painting titled “Reflection” will be on display at her booth throughout the weekend where registration will also take place until 4:00 pm on Sunday, when the winning ticket will be drawn. To learn more about Martinque and explore her gallery visit her website at www.martiniqueart.com.  No purchase is necessary to participate in this giveaway.

Information At-A-Glance:

• Juried outdoor art showcase


• Original Art Handmade in America


• 150 artists and crafters from 30 different states


• Prices set to suit all budgets - ranging from as little as $25 to $30,000


• Artists & Crafters are hand-selected by an independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants


• All artists & crafters are on site for duration of festival


• Art Giveaway:  Prize - 16” x 20” framed canvas print of painting by artist Martinque titled “Reflection”. No purchase necessary to participate.


• Vast array of artistic media:  paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage, mixed media


• Art & Craft Market:  featuring a variety of craft media including folk art, pottery, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils, candles, cork assemblage, fabric design, fiber quilts, fused wax & glass, hair accessories, handbags & accessories, handmade cards, leather, mosaic, wood, painted wood, plaster craft  


• Live music – featuring six local bands over the course of the weekend including Saborit Latin Soul, Blue Lunch, Cats on Holiday 


• Wine Tasting – Hosted by the Ohio Wine Producers Association – Saturday & Sunday - 12 pm to 6 pm 


• Kids Zone – Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 4:00 pm - Interactive art activities for children featuring artist educators from Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio 

About Howard Alan Events, Ltd.:

Howard Alan Events, a Florida-based company, develops and presents art and craft shows throughout the country. For the past 28 years, Howard Alan Events has produced some of the nation’s finest juried art shows, at more than 40 venues each year, including Alexandria King Street Art Festival (Alexandria, VA), Aspen Art Festival (Aspen, CO), Beaver Creek Art Festival (Beaver Creek, CO), Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival (Chicago, IL), and the Las Olas Art Fairs, (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Several shows are ranked in the top 100 art fairs in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine.

For additional information on the 23rd Annual Art in the Village and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or 561-746-6615.