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12th Annual Arts Festival this weekend in Bartlett

Posted June 23, 2014 11:00 pm

Submitted by Arts in Bartlett

"This photo of my grandson Max is an example of the portraits I create. I also like to shoot photos of wildlife and scenes of downtown Chicago." - Windy Brady, Bartlett photographer Courtesy Arts in Bartlett

The 12th Annual Arts Festival produced by Arts in Bartlett will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29, in Bartlett Park at Oak and North Avenues.

A free juried art show with nearly 50 artists fills the park with a variety of paintings and drawings, photography, jewelry, sculpture and metalwork, fiber and mixed media art. The judges will select various award winners on Saturday and the votes for visitors favorite artist will determine the People's Choice Award on Sunday.

Participating artists will also donate small items for the Young Art Appreciators "kids only" tent, where they can purchase original art for $1, $2, or $5 with proceeds going toward Arts in Bartlett scholarships and grants. Parents can then take them to meet the artists and learn more about their techniques.

Children can also create their own art in the Children's Art Gazebo under the direction of the Color My World Children's Art Studio teachers. The World Tent features drumming circles and a henna artist. A "sit and knit" tent will encourage visitors to contribute a row or two on swatches of colorful knitting to be used for a unique fiber project for the 2014 Bartlett Heritage Days September 5-7.

Food vendors and a beer-and-wine tent near the stage make this a great place to hang out all day.

Nonstop entertainment is on the stage both days. Kick off the weekend early at 10 a.m. Saturday, by kicking up your heels with the Cadillac Ranch Dance Team and some line dance fun. Other performers range from folk to rhythm and blues to world champion dulcimer player Ted Yoder. Saturday after-hours bands start at 5 p.m.

This year's Arts Festival is sponsored by Bartlett, the Bartlett Park District, the Bartlett Examiner, Daily Herald, Renewal by Andersen, and A. Mategrano DDS.

A full list of artists and schedule of entertainment is available at www.artsinbartlett.org.

Arts in Bartlett is an all-volunteer arts council located in the Bartlett Center for the Arts at 118 W. Bartlett Ave. Its programs are partially supported by Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. For information, email art@artsinbartlett.org, or call (630) 372-4152.

Entertainment

SATURDAY

10 a.m.: Cadillac Ranch Dance Team and Line Dance Fun

11:15 a.m.: Vic Flanagan, rhythm & blues singer

12:30 p.m.: HOST Productions Dance Company

1:15 p.m.: LaVerne Bobkowski, singer

2:15 p.m.: Greg Herriges, eclectic Asian, Turkish, Russian guitar

3:30 p.m.: Bartlett International Chorus

4 p.m.: Nick Gaines, Kyle Johnson, Natalie Hilvert, singers; Kelley Zych, dance

4:30 p.m. Reverbnation, Debbie O'Cull, acoustic folk

5 p.m.: wEs Lee K Band, acoustic Fusion

6 p.m.: Guitars in Bartlett, folk rock

6:30 p.m.: Laid Back Funky, classic rock

7:30 p.m.: Rome the Ruins, alternative rock young adult band

SUNDAY

10 a.m.: Portrait of Sound Band

11:15 a.m.: Small Potatoes

12:20 p.m.: Dorothy Deen's Cello Ensemble

12:45 p.m.: Lisa's School of Dance

1:45 p.m.: TrioLife Band, electroacoustic

3 p.m.: Ted Yoder, hammered dulcimer

4:15 p.m.: Madeline Lag & Andrew Brhel, singers

4:30 p.m.: Harrison Knapp, folk singer

4:45 p.m. Haven, youth alternative music band

World Tent

SATURDAY

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Henna Art by Nilam Patel

11 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.: Drumming Circles led by Rita Lopienski

SUNDAY

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Henna Art by Nilam Patel

12:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m.: Drumming Circles led by Rita Lopienski

"My artwork is a unique blending of antique Depression glass dishes and contemporary stained glass. Starting with my focal point, glass is cut and custom fit as the panel evolves. This provides me with a freedom to create as I craft each piece of art glass." - Retta Hentschel, Aurora glass artist Courtesy Arts in Bartlett

"I craft my pieces using hand fabricating techniques. Soldering with an acetylene oxygen torch, forming with anvils and mandrels." - Nancy Krahn, Algonquin jeweler. Courtesy Arts in Bartlett

"I have a passion for colors and patterns that are inspired by the Indian culture. My recent works of henna-inspired designs, mandalas and fractal-based kolams are my attempt to capture the ephemeral nature of these everyday art forms onto more enduring surfaces." - Bala Thiagarajan, Elk Grove Village, oil/acrylic artist from Chennai, India Courtesy Arts in Bartlett

"I am not a photographer in the traditional sense. I snap photos from a designer's perspective." - Bari Tarman, Wheaton photographer Courtesy Arts in Bartlett

"I build functional art furniture out of primarily recycled/reclaimed materials. My creations resurrect the beauty in discarded wood." - Kevin Priester, Lake in the Hills Courtesy Arts in Bartlett

World champion dulcimer player Ted Yoder will perform Sunday at the Arts Festival in Bartlett. Courtesy Arts in Bartlett

Dorothy Deen's cello ensemble will perform Sunday at the Arts Festival in Bartlett. Courtesy Arts in Bartlett

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