Article Title: Gatlinburg's Fine Arts Festival
Author Name: Jim Watson
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Copyright Date: 2011
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Gatlinburg's Fine Arts Festival
By: Jim Watson © 2011, All Rights Reserved
Bring together over 60 top artists from across the United States,
place them amidst the matchless beauty of the Smoky Mountains,
add a little Appalachian entertainment and stir. The result is
the prestigious Seventh Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival to
be held Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, 2011.
Arrive early and attend the reception to be held on the evening
of Friday, May 13 - "A Night with the Artists Party." This
meet-and-greet is the ideal opportunity for you to interact with
the artists and talk about their work.
If you've never attended the festival in previous years, you can
look forward to encountering an ideal showcase for established
fine artists. This enlightening two-day, outdoor street fair
introduces you to some of the area's most breathtaking artistry
and natural scenery. Wander along River Road beside the Little
Pigeon River on the grounds of the Ripley's Aquarium. Here, at
the Aquarium Plaza, you will see only peer-approved work as
selected by a jury of 16. High- quality artists and artisans
display basketry, ceramics, digital art, glasswork, jewelry,
paintings, photography, sculpture, watercolors, woodwork and
various other types of mixed media.
Stroll leisurely through the grounds while you listen to local
musicians performing charming Appalachian traditional tunes.
Dancers will also catch your eye with bright costumes bouncing
with each step. Nearby, you can watch while over 300 artisans
from the Craft Guild of the Southern Highlands demonstrate their
finely honed skills.
Watch as they craft pottery right before your eyes. Look on as
talented craftsmen demonstrate both simple and complex spinning,
knitting and crocheting techniques.
And the little ones? They haven't been forgotten. The
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival is truly a fun family event,
offering a wide range of programs for children of all ages. Your
child can have his or her face painted or contribute a special
touch to a giant aquarium-themed mural. While you browse the
grounds of the event, sign your child up for a free art class.
Kids will learn how to make "art robots," fused glass tiles and
even traditional corn dollies.
Getting hungry? No problem. The Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
provides you with local foods designed to satisfy your appetite.
Stop and sample cuisine from any of the food booths filled with
all-American classics, including hamburgers, hot dogs and other
popular fair cuisine. Or grab some barbecue and picnic by the
banks of the Little Pigeon River.
Attending the seventh Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival is
absolutely free, but donations are accepted. Please be generous,
as the money goes to support two worthy local causes: the
Gatlinburg Boys & Girls Club art program and the renowned visual
arts center, Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts. Be generous, as
well, in your shopping. The money you pay supports the ongoing
work of talented American artists.
Where else but the Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival can you support
a good cause, admire superb local art and have a fun-filled
family weekend? Come for the art, then book a cozy log cabin and
stay for the beauty of the Smokies.
Jim Watson is Owner of Timbercreek Cabins offering lodging near
Pigeon Forge. Cabin rentals are now available. Visit
http://www.timbercreekcabins.com today for a complete listing of
cabin rentals.
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