Popular Outdoor Festival Returns to Old Town Alexandria

Original Fine Art – Leading Local & National Artists – Interactive Art Activities – Art Giveaway – Live Music

WHAT: 12th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival

WHEN: Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday, September 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Old Town Alexandria on King Street from Washington Street to the Potomac River waterfront

Navigational address: 480 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public

WEBSITES: www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com or www.ArtFestival.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Alexandria Visitors Center: 703-746-3301

Howard Alan Events: Info@ArtFestival.com or 561-746-6615

Alexandria, VA (August 19, 2014) – The finest artists in the country will color historic King Street with vibrant booths on September 13th and 14th for the city’s premier art gathering, the King Street Art Festival. Ranked 17th in the United States by Sunshine Artist, the nation’s leading publication for art and craft shows, this highly-anticipated event features a wide array of original handcrafted art across a number of mediums. Along the waterfront at the world famous Torpedo Factory Art Center, visitors can participate in special interactive art activities and peruse 82 working artists’ studios. Located in beautiful Old Town, the King Street Art Festival is produced by national festival promoter Howard Alan Events and hosted by the City of Alexandria. Admission is free and open to the public.

Festival patrons and art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to explore the work of more than 200 leading local and national artists, take part in interactive art activities, enjoy live music and register to win a free art giveaway featuring the work of participating artist Patrick Reynolds. The prize, an original painting titled “Sagesse” valued at $2,800, will be on display at his booth for the duration of the art show, where registration will also take place. No purchase is necessary to participate.

Participating artists are selected from amongst hundreds of applicants by an expert panel of judges to ensure a superior event featuring diverse art media and the highest quality of original handmade art. Artistic media includes paintings, life-size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics and prices range from $25 hand-designed earrings to $50,000 metal sculptures.

A variety of interactive activities will be offered throughout the weekend, including The Art League’s popular Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser. Patrons can purchase one of 1,000 hand-made bowls created by the talented artists of The Art League’s ceramics department and enjoy local artisanal ice cream from Artfully Chocolate in Carlyle, all for only $15 per bowl, the proceeds of which benefit The Art League. Participants in the Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser may enter a free drawing to win ceramic artwork and an Art League gift certificate. In addition, The Art League will continue celebrating its 60th anniversary with the continuation of the Community Canvas Project, a growing installation of 600 plus large, black and white puzzle pieces to be unveiled at the Madison Annex during Artfête on December 5, 2014.

Festival Patrons are invited to visit THE LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY display during the festival to experience the Active Park Assist feature on the first-ever MKC. Participants will receive complimentary gift cards for art purchases. Also, each day, at the Lincoln Motor Company vehicle display, one lucky participant will have the chance to win a limited edition “Hello” Cheryl Summers art piece. To learn more about this artist go to www.artistcherylsummers.com.

Stretching along King Street from Washington Street to the Potomac River waterfront, the King Street Art Festival helms Alexandria’s vibrant arts and culture scene. Complete with an amazing array of culinary delights, stylish boutiques featuring scores of handmade art and jewelry plus historic sites all nestled amidst beautifully-preserved 18th- and early 19th-century architecture, Alexandria is the ideal artful getaway. With this popular festival spanning two days, visitors take advantage of luxurious accommodations just steps from King Street and transform their festival experience into a creativity-filled weekend.

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Find more information about the King Street Art Festival at www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/artfest

Check out more about Alexandria, VA at www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com

Festival Information At – A – Glance:

12th Annual King Street Art Festival
Saturday, September 13, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday, September 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Old Town Alexandria, VA on King Street from Washington Street to the Potomac River waterfront
Navigational address: 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Free Admission
First-Rate juried festival
More than 200 leading local and national artists
Vast array of original art on display and for sale
Wide range of prices to suit all budgets
Suitable for all ages – families, art enthusiasts and collectors
All artists on site, available to discuss their work, inspiration and techniques
Live music
Alexandria art experience: interactive art activities
The Art League’s Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser
Saturday, September 13, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Sunday, September 14, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Free art giveaway: the prize is an original painting titled “Sagesse” by participating artist Patrick Reynolds, valued at $2,800

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 25 years, Howard Alan Events has produced some of the nation’s finest juried art shows, including more than 40 venues each year such as the Downtown 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 Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

About Alexandria, Virginia:
Minutes from Washington, DC and located along the scenic Potomac waterfront, Alexandria offers cosmopolitan shopping and dining against a backdrop of 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Named a “Top ArtPlace” for its dedication to maintaining a thriving artistic and cultural scene, the city houses renowned art galleries, theater companies and music halls. Once home to George Washington and key players throughout American history, Alexandria combines its rich history with award-winning restaurants, chic boutiques and ever-evolving arts to create an extraordinary getaway destination. www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com.