Wednesday, February 20, 2008

2008 Festival of Art at Waterfront Park

Submitted by Wanda Price, Orange Beach Art Center

The 2008 Festival of Art will be held March 8th and 9th. The Festival of Art is held annually at the lovely Waterfront Park in Orange Beach.

Come meet and talk with the artists from around the region and country. This Art Festival is designed and dedicated to those that create and those that appreciate and purchase art of all varieties. Whether you are looking for glass, jewelry, photography, painting, sculpture, wood, ceramics or fiber … you are destined to find art to fall in love with. For parents the Kids Park playground is located close by.

Potter Bruce O’Dell will be demonstrating the exciting process of Raku pottery. Watch as the clay comes alive with brilliant color from the fire and smoke of the Raku process.

Enjoy the beautiful Art, great food and music from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday.

Coconut Dave will be performing for the crowds as they walk through the many booths. Regional and national Artist will be at the 2008 Festival of Art so come enjoy a day of art and music.

Once again the Fire and Rescue Ladies Auxiliary will be selling wonderful food at the Festival of Art. Enjoy lunch or a snack and support these women as they raise funds for charitable projects.

After you have enjoyed the art at the Festival stroll over to the newly renovated Orange Beach Art Center and see the work of over 100 local artists.

The annual Festival of Art is a program of the Orange Beach Art Center.

Click here to see the 2008 Art Festival on the Upcoming Events Page.

Click here to view the 2008 Art Festival Poster.