5 February, 2012
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is issuing a call for artists, crafters, performers, and musicians for the Spring Arts Festival that will take place May 5 from 11:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the HCA, 98 Hayden Rowe, Hopkinton. The Spring Arts Festival will be a regional celebration where community members can come together to enjoy a juried craft show and live music, drama, and dance performances.
The HCA is looking for artists and crafters to show and sell original artwork such as paintings, sculptures, jewelry, collages, baked goods, stained glass, home furnishings, among others. Selections will be made on the basis of originality, craftsmanship, artistic conception and professional presentation. Artwork and entertainment must be appropriate for family viewing. Performances will reflect the diversity and talent of community members, and a variety of styles and genres will be selected.
The application deadline is March 5, 2012. To find out about the artist selection process and/or download an application form, go to www.hopartscenter.org. To email questions: HCAartsfest@gmail.com
“We think this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the different talents that can be found in this community,” said Kris Waldman, executive director of the Cultural Arts Alliance. “There are so many gifted people in this area, whether they are crafters, actors, musicians, dancers, or visual artists, and they deserve to be celebrated in a fun and welcoming venue.”
