The 2009 Lincoln Arts Festival: September 26th and 27th.
RSVP by September 18th for the 2009 Lincoln Arts Festival Patron program, sponsored by the Nebraska Heart Institute.
Some may consider it akin to a warm summer breeze; others may liken it to a whirlwind for your senses. Whatever your reaction, one thing’s for sure, you’ll likely find yourself carried away by art this September at the Lincoln Arts Festival.
Brought to you by the Lincoln Arts Council and the help of over 75 volunteers, the Lincoln Arts Festival will celebrate its 9th year on September 26th and 27th at SouthPointe Pavilions Shopping Center. The festival will be home to fabulous works of art for purchase and perusal, amazing live music acts to enliven your senses along with a fun, family-friendly atmosphere complete with children’s activities, food and raffle prizes including two round trip tickets to Chicago on Amtrak with a free two night stay at the downtown Holiday once you’re there.
If art is what you’re after (and we hope that you are) you’ll have the opportunity to float through nearly 100 artists’ booths displaying their very best wares. About half the artists will be returning favorites while the other half are new participants with exciting, innovative pieces to share. Affordable pricing on valuable pieces allow you to get carried away while keeping your budget in tact. If you’re looking for a great piece for that blank wall, a unique “off the registry” gift for a family or friend or just something fun for your coffee table, garden or earlobes, the Lincoln Arts Festival is the place to find it.
New this year to the festival will be an interactive center full of fun and surprises for your budding artistes. Children will have the chance to create a refrigerator masterpiece or a great surprise for grandma. The kid’s interactive center as well as a youth art exhibit are graciously supported by the Kinder Porter Scott Family Foundation and Susan and Gary Kuck. Even if your little ones aren’t in tow, be sure to swing by both exhibits for your sneak peak at the future of the Lincoln art scene.
While you’re making the rounds at the festival, please say thanks to our generous event sponsors EyeCare Specialties, Husker Auto Group and Woods & Aitken LLP. The Lincoln Arts Festival is your chance this early Fall to get carried away by (or, err, buy) art—don’t let it waft away without you!
View photos of the 2008 Lincoln Arts Festival on our Flickr page.
Photos of the festival by Fifer Photography.
