Happy Birthday to The Love Affair Fine Arts Festival. This year the festival will be celebrating its 30th birthday. In an effort to bring arts to an area without a large cultural base, the festival began as an event focused on children. Children as still a main emphasis for the festival; however, thirty years later, there is something for people of every age. It truly is a celebration of the visual and performing arts.
This blog will weekly highlight areas of The Love Affair Fine Arts Festival. Tifton-Tift County Arts Council members will be writing about their area of coordination so check back off. Below is a brief overview of the festival.
This year's festival is slated for April 30 through May 2. Kicking off the festival will be the "Happy Birthday" parade on Friday, April 30. This walking parade will begin at Fulwood Park and move to Downtown Tifton dispersing at near the Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage. A children's art exhibit will be open in the museum. A poetry cafe will be at Three Graces. It was a great success last year. Favorite Jim Newton and Friends will play in the Myon Courtyard. Artwork will fill the window displays of the downtown merchants.
On Saturday May 1, the celebration moves to Fulwood Park where the Arts Market features over 40 artists and crafters. There will be a gallery competition among the artists. Stages will feature children's acts, international performers, dance and unique musical instruments. Children can experience hands on art activities sponsored by local community groups.
In the evening of May 1, a picnic and concert will be held. Supporters of Love Affair can purchase tables and enjoy prime seating for Infinity Dance Band. It is a great night for dancing under the stars.
Sunday's activities (May 2) start at noon. Sunday lunch in the park is a great idea. There will be over 15 food vendors selling a variety of eats. The Arts Market will remain open until 5 p.m. Stages will feature regional and local performers including some of our premier show choirs and dance groups. Children will again have the opportunity to create artwork in our hands on area.
Related community events are planned prior to the festival and following the festival weekend. Detail schedules will be listed on the festival website www.tiftonloveaffair.com.
This blog will weekly highlight areas of The Love Affair Fine Arts Festival. Tifton-Tift County Arts Council members will be writing about their area of coordination so check back off. Below is a brief overview of the festival.
This year's festival is slated for April 30 through May 2. Kicking off the festival will be the "Happy Birthday" parade on Friday, April 30. This walking parade will begin at Fulwood Park and move to Downtown Tifton dispersing at near the Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage. A children's art exhibit will be open in the museum. A poetry cafe will be at Three Graces. It was a great success last year. Favorite Jim Newton and Friends will play in the Myon Courtyard. Artwork will fill the window displays of the downtown merchants.
On Saturday May 1, the celebration moves to Fulwood Park where the Arts Market features over 40 artists and crafters. There will be a gallery competition among the artists. Stages will feature children's acts, international performers, dance and unique musical instruments. Children can experience hands on art activities sponsored by local community groups.
In the evening of May 1, a picnic and concert will be held. Supporters of Love Affair can purchase tables and enjoy prime seating for Infinity Dance Band. It is a great night for dancing under the stars.
Sunday's activities (May 2) start at noon. Sunday lunch in the park is a great idea. There will be over 15 food vendors selling a variety of eats. The Arts Market will remain open until 5 p.m. Stages will feature regional and local performers including some of our premier show choirs and dance groups. Children will again have the opportunity to create artwork in our hands on area.
Related community events are planned prior to the festival and following the festival weekend. Detail schedules will be listed on the festival website www.tiftonloveaffair.com.
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