The shopping, entertainment and dining mecca of the CityPlace district will transform into an outdoor art showcase during the 8th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival. Rosemary Avenue will feature more than 100 artists’ tents, arranged gallery-style and filled with all mediums of fine art. The free, outdoor event takes place April 7 – 8.  This year, the Festival will take place during the CityPlace district’s inaugural Art Affair, a weeklong event taking place April 7-15 which includes a series of art and cultural workshops, artist talks, a new walking art tour, to name a few highlight events, all taking place alongside the Art Festival.  The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks.

8th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival

Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8

10 am to 5 pm Both Days

The CityPlace District

Navigational Address: 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Free and open to the public

“Downtown West Palm Beach is becoming the artistic hub of Palm Beach County,” says Art Festival producer, Howard Alan. “We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting, cultural renaissance.”  Residents and visitors are invited to stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and more from the local and national artists who are on site to discuss their inspirations and processes for each hand-made work. The Howard Alan Art Festival is family-friendly and pets on leashes are always welcomed.

Look Through the Glass Sculpture to see CityPlace district

Presented by Howard Alan Events (HAE), producer of the nation’s finest juried art shows, the Howard Alan Art Festival represents original artwork, handmade in America and selected by an independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants. HAE’s careful vetting process also ensures a wide array of mediums and price ranges will be offered during the Festival.

Contemporary Artwork by IL Painter, Sharon Aach

FESTIVAL AT-A-GLANCE:

·      Juried, first-class outdoor art gallery showcasing local and national artists
·      Original handmade artwork
·      More than 100 artists from 30 different states
·      Artists hand-selected by independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants
·      All artists on site for duration of festival
·      Vast array of artistic media including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage, mixed media
·      Part of CityPlace district’s inaugural, week-long Art Affair, taking place April 7 – 15
·      Family-friendly and pets on leashes are welcomed

Artwork by Lake Worth photographer, Brent Anderson Captures Local Beauty

About Howard Alan Events, Inc.:

Howard Alan Events, a Florida-based company, produces the nation’s top juried art and craft shows. Ranked among the Top 100 Art Fairs in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 33-years established company has overseen art festivals in such noted cities as Alexandria, VA; Aspen, CO; Sarasota, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL and 40 other destination markets in the nation.

For additional information on the 8th Annual Downtown West Palm Beach Art Festival and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

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