Norwalk’s
Mathews Park will come alive with fine arts and crafts this weekend, June 29
and 30 from 10am to 5pm. The first
annual Norwalk Art Festival will have more than 85 juried, hand selected artists
showcasing museum quality paintings, prints, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and
fine crafts. Several participating artists have never offered their creations
outside of museums and galleries.
Hosted by local arts event specialists, Gordon Fine Arts,
the show is supported by the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Stepping
Stones Museum, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Family & Children's Agency,
Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, Norwalk Parks Department and NicaPhoto, a
Norwalk non-profit organization providing educational support, nutritional
programs, and skills training to help impoverished Nicaraguan children sustain
themselves.
Jerry's Artarama has generously donated supplies for a free children’s
creative arts center, the museums will open their doors for special family
tours, and guided tours of the historic Pine Island
graveyard will be conducted. Sunday morning at 10:30 the show will open
with a special Art Festival Yoga class lead by Lauri MacLean. The Family
and Children’s Agency will be on hand to connect with potential foster families.
After visiting all of the exhibitors, take a stroll along Norwalk’s
newly redesigned Oyster
Shell Park!
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Held rain or shine, entertainment at the festival on both
days will include local musicians, including classical guitarists Ed Wright and
Annalisa Ewald. Food vendors will
proffer lobster, Panini’s, kettle corn, and several beverage choices.
Norwalk’s
Mayor Richard Moccia will officiate at the festival ribbon-cutting at the
Center for Contemporary Printmaking, 299
West Avenue, on Saturday at noon. At that time,
there will be a performance by Talent Education Suzuki School (TESS) students.
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After shopping, spread your blanket under a shade tree for
some blissful respite on the manicured lawns of Mathews Park!
The first annual Norwalk Art Festival. Mathews Park, Norwalk, CT.
June 29 & 30 from 10am to 5pm. Admission to the park and parking are FREE. Norwalk
Art Festival, 295 West Avenue,
Norwalk, CT.
I-95, exit 15S or 14N. Rain or shine. For more information visit www.norwalkartfestival.org or
email at info@gordonfinearts.org, suebg.art.@gmail.com.
