Great Falls Art Fest 2007
The Brick House Community Resource Center is sponsoring its third annual Great Falls Art Fest on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, 2007 on the beautiful grounds of the Great Falls Discovery Center on Avenue A, in Turners Falls (just off Route 2 and over the Gill-Montague Bridge). Proceeds from this event will benefit the community-based programs at The Brick House.
This festival is a juried event, in order to assure a good balance and wide variety of arts and crafts. Artists who are interested in submitting an application can download one HERE. We will begin reviewing applications in late January and will continue until we feel that we have reached our desired level of quality, balance, and quantity. For more information, call Karen Stinchfield at 863-9576, info@thebrickhouseinc.org
Comments from Previous Participants…
“I was very impressed with the volume of people who attended! Great Job!”
“Everything was very well organized.”
“I was amazed at the number of people who came through my booth even though it was cold and rainy….. The fest was very well organized, and communication from The Brick House was excellent. Plus, it supports a great organization!”
The Great Falls Art Fest is a stop on the Arts & Blooms Turners Falls Open Studio and Downtown Walking Tour.
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