Arts & Crafts Festival

SEPTEMBER 26 and 27, 2009

2008 - 2009 New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival

The 16th Annual Juried New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival is coming! If you know an artist or fine craftsman who should show with us, encourage them to apply. We love new talent.

Click here for the 2009 Arts & Crafts Festival Application PDF.

Credit cards are now being accepted for payment.

First Federal Bank of Bucks County is our First Sponsor for 2009. Please support them for their continuous support of us.

Thank you to Gretz Beer Company "Greatest Beers of the World" for becoming a Sponsor again for 2009.

Thank you to Augenblick and Co PC for their contribution again for 2009.

Click here for the Sponsorship Opportunities PDF.

Click here for the Advertising Opportunities PDF.

We will be needing folk, acoustic, and mellow musicians who are willing to play for free during the Festival.

Apologies to all of our Jewish friends and supporters for ending on a Holiday. Changing the dates caused a conflict to a large majority of the artists.

The 2008 Festival was a huge success, even without the cooperation of Mother Nature. Over 130 artists & crafters and dozens of volunteers combined to provide a high-quality Festival that wasn't dampened by the weather. Adversity created even more comradery amongst the exhibitors and the buyers turned out to support the artists as customers. Adversity created Positivity. The exhibitors were fantastic and the people of our community and all of the surrounding areas were wonderfully supportive, and large numbers of people came from a long way for their yearly visit to buy gifts for themselves and friends...

This esteemed event highlights the work of premier artists and artisans specializing in photography, watercolors, oils, pastels, pen and ink drawings, silver and gold jewelry, ceramics, wearable art, glass, wood, sculpture and furniture. Exhibitors sell the works on display in booths lining North Main Street, East and West Parry Street, the North Main parking lot and the PNC Bank parking lot overlooking the Delaware River. The festival is rain or shine and admission is free to the public, who show up in anticipation of a fantastic show.

First Federal Bank of Bucks County, The New York Times, Power Windows and Siding, and Gretz Beer Company were proud sponsors of the Festival for 2008.

Click here for the Food Vendor Information and Application PDF.

Click here for the FAQ for New Hope Residents PDF.

2008 Prizes Awarded:

The judges for this year’s event were Carol Cruickshanks - Fine Crafts (Rago Arts and Auction, Fine Art Specialist), Robin Larsen – Fine Arts (New Hope Arts Center, Sculpture New Hope), Walter Hazzard - Jewelry (Topeo Gallery, Top Gallery USA, Niche Award 2005), and Kate Pollard - Photography (Photographer, and Bucks County Community College Instructor), and thirteen prizes were awarded.

“Best in Show” with $200 cash prize plus a free booth for 2009 Festival, went to last year’s Fine Crafts well-deserved First Place winners with an unassuming company name:
The Bowl Maker, Nathan and Brenda Favors.

1ST PLACE, FINE ARTS: Stephen Brehm - Oils
1ST PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY: Richard Brown - Photography
1ST PLACE, CRAFTS: Danielle Schaefer – Fiber Art
1ST PLACE, JEWELRY: Eve Greiner - Geometals

2ND PLACE, FINE ARTS: Elizabeth Andrews
2ND PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY: Randall Scott-Persing
2ND PLACE, CRAFTS: Jennifer Capone
2ND PLACE, JEWELRY: Jennifer Kerper

3RD PLACE, FINE ARTS: Bob Richey
3RD PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY: Donald Schoenleber
3RD PLACE, CRAFTS: Brenda Campbell
3RD PLACE, JEWELRY: Denise Weiss

Press Release inviting artists and craftspeople to participate. Click here.

Accommodations

Discounted accommodations were offered by Ramada Flemington, The Lexington House, and The Hampton Inn, search for Warrington, PA.

Join Us

“Community spirit and an appreciation for the care that we all take to support this Festival is what sets it apart,” said Ana Leyland, Festival Chairperson and co-owner of A Mano Galleries in New Hope and Lambertville. “Not to mention the exceptional quality of the exhibitors.”

A primary goal of the New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival is to promote the tradition of Fine Arts and Crafts in New Hope and to continue the tradition of the New Hope Arts and Crafts community.

Our unique Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce supports Businesses in New Hope and the surrounding area, Tourism, Arts & Crafts, and the community as a whole. Please join us and support us.

Enjoy New Hope