This weekend 200 photographers, potters, sculptors, painters, glass blowers, leather craftsmen, metal craftsman, multi media artists, jewelers, graphic artists and other craftsmen will be showing their art at Piedmont Park for the Atlanta Arts Festival.
Here are some of the highlights…
- An artists market with 200 artists from around the country
- Raku Pottery Firing Demonstration by Odell Pottery Studio
- Performances at the Acoustic Cafe and Beer Garden
Saturday:
Steve Monce 10am – 12pm
Billy Flopquaski 12pm – 2pm
Alan Yates 2pm – 4pm
Nic Cowan 4pm – 6pm
Critty Upchurch 6pm – 7pm
Sunday:
Amy Gerhartz 10am -12pm
Todd Wells 12pm – 2pm
Josh Ray 2pm – 4pm
Francisco Vidal and Friends 4pm – 6pm - Musicians located throughout the festival
-The high energy and groovy beats of bucket drummer Chris Harris
-The unique musical styling of Andean group Mystic Warriors
-Celtic Harp and Flutist Lisa Lynne and George Tortorelli - “Dirty Car Artist” Scott Wade producing astoundingly detailed and shaded drawings in the dust on the windows of a car!
- An assortment of festival food
- Plus other surprise street performers located throughout the park
Atlanta Arts Festival at Piedmont Park
• Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
4pm – 8pm
Free to the Public
• Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008
10am – 7pm
Free to the Public
• Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
10am – 6pm
Free to the Public