Press Releases 2006
Festival of Fine Craft
CONTACT: Janet Peterson, Marketing and
Public Relations Director
TEL: (856) 825-6800, Ext. 108
FAX: (856) 825-2410
E-MAIL: jpeterson@wheatonarts.org
FESTIVAL OF FINE CRAFT AT WHEATONARTS
CELEBRATES THE BEST OF AMERICAN CRAFT
The event takes place
in the
Featured outdoor
artist demonstrations are: wood turner Robert Broschart,
Kettle corn, barbeque,
seafood, Italian specialties and pastries, funnel cakes, and grilled items will
be offered in the food and refreshment area throughout the day.
A host of family
activities will be offered during the Festival. They include: Create A
Scarecrow With Your Family; Clay Sculpture (children of all ages); Weave A
Beginner Basket (nominal fee applies); Create A Mural (children of all ages); Paint
On Bottles; facepainting; and blow a glass bubble with the guidance of WheatonArts’
Glass Studio artists.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. each day. Admission is $10.00 Adults, $9.00 Senior Adults and $7.00
Students. Children five and under are free. Festival Special: Ticket good for
both days with “
WheatonArts strives to
ensure the accessibility of its exhibitions, events and programs to all persons with
disabilities. Provide two weeks notice for special accommodations.
Funding has been made
possible in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Department of
State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, by funds from the
National Endowment for the Arts, and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation. WheatonArts
received a general operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical
Commission, a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State.
Additional funds provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust.
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Photography Available of
Event and Artists’ Work
List of Participating Artists Available (from across the
country)
