September 7, 2011 (Powerhomebiz.com) The 3rd Annual Inner Harbor Art Festival returns to downtown Baltimore this fall, September 17 – 18, with an explosion of color, an eclectic array of top quality art and a troupe of the nation’s leading artists. This two-day juried show, a true celebration of the arts, enhances the vibrant and dynamic community that defines Baltimore.
What: 3rd Annual Inner Harbor Art Festival
When: Saturday, September 17, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm & Sunday, September 18, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Inner Harbor along the waterfront in downtown Baltimore between the National
Aquarium and East Pratt Street at the Power Plant and at Power Plant Live at Market
Place and Water Street (2 blocks north of Inner Harbor)
Navigational address: 601 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Why: To Support the Arts and the Local Economy
Admission: Free and open to the public
Website: www.artfestival.com
Contact Information: info@artfestival.com or 561-746-6615
Facebook: Howard Alan Events
Twitter: @ArtFestivals
Blog: www.theartfestival.wordpress.com
The artists will exhibit their work at two locations along the waterfront at Inner Harbor and will be present for the duration of the show. The festival will encompass the Power Plant along the Inner Harbor near the National Aquarium on Pratt Street as well as the Power Plant Live at Market Place and Water Street, just two blocks north of the Inner Harbor.
Bold and vibrant paintings, contemporary and whimsical art, life-size sculptures, photography and jewelry are among the original works of art that will transform the Power Plant into a first class outdoor art gallery. Prices are set to suit all budgets and range from $25 hand-designed earrings to $30,000 metal sculptures. The artists are juried by an independent panel of expert judges and hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity, ensuring a wide variety of art created by the finest artists from around the country including established artists from the greater Baltimore area as well as new and emerging talent.
“The festival presents art enthusiasts with a fantastic way to explore the work of many different artists in one setting,” says festival promoter Howard Alan. “You have the opportunity to meet and connect with the artist before making a purchase, which makes the investment much more meaningful and personal,” comments Alan.
The 3rd Annual Inner Harbor Art Festival makes the arts accessible to a broad audience. The event appeals to people of all ages including families, art enthusiasts as well as serious art buyers looking to add to their collections. The festival draws locals and tourists alike for the wide variety of original, handmade art on display and for sale.