(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - Little Italy’s beloved art festival returns on April 25 & 26, 2009 to mark significant milestone for annual event.
Art enthusiasts, visitors and locals are invited to experience the region’s largest open-air gallery and meet the artists who create everything from photography and painting, to sculpture and music!
Year after year, Mission Federal ArtWalk has attracted an increasing number of attendees – including San Diego residents and their families, as well as visitors from all over the world. In 2008, ArtWalk welcomed more than 100,000 attendees and contributed more than $1,000,000 to the local economy!
This free weekend event features more than 400 artists from Southern
California, Arizona and Mexico and includes some of the finest painting,
sculpture, glasswork, photography, music and dance.
In honor of its 25th year, Mission Federal ArtWalk will be offering a variety of new opportunities for individuals and their families to observe, interact, create and purchase art. This includes a special exhibition of Mexican artwork and exclusive silent auction featuring a limited-edition series of kites, painted by participating ArtWalk artists – with proceeds benefitting ArtReach, a non-profit art education program taught by several ArtWalk artists.
What: The 25th Annual Mission Federal ArtWalk Festival offers attendees a special opportunity to meet hundreds of artists and enjoy their original work by learning about their training, influences and most importantly, their inspiration behind each piece. The festival, which takes place in San Diego’s hip and historic Little Italy district, is well-known for bringing together all facets of the arts while promoting the opportunity for individuals to fall in love with and purchase their own original pieces of art.
When: April 25th and 26th 2009, 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm both days
Where: Mission Federal ArtWalk 2009 will stretch from Beech Street to Fir Street, filling more than 16 city blocks with art. For directions, visit http://www.missionfederalartwalk.org/directions.htm
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