Arts & Crafts Festival
2008 New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival
SEPTEMBER 27 and 28, 2008
The 15th Annual Juried New Hope Outdoor Arts & Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27th, 2008 from 10am-6pm and Sunday, September 28th, 2008 from 10am-5pm. 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 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.
Please contact the Chamber at either 215-862-9990 or info@newhopechamber.com. The deadline for applications submission is June 15, 2008. Credit cards are now being accepted for payment.
Click here for the Arts & Crafts Festival Application PDF.
Click here for the Food Vendor Information and Application PDF.
Click here for the Sponsorship Opportunities PDF.
2007 Prizes Awarded:
BEST IN SHOW – $200 cash prize plus a free booth for 2008 Festival: Bob Richey of Warminster, PA (Pastels)
1ST PLACE, FINE ARTS:
Elizabeth Andrews of Honeoye Falls, NY (Etchings)
1ST PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY:
Randall Scott-Persing of Reedsville, PA
1ST PLACE, CRAFTS:
Nathan and Brenda Favors of Chalfont, PA (Turned Wooden Bowls)
1ST PLACE, JEWELRY:
Jungwhon Joo of Philadelphia, PA (Cloisonne)
2ND PLACE, FINE ARTS:
Stephen Lyons of Mobile AL (Oil Paintings)
2ND PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY:
Chris Hill of Pipersville PA
2ND PLACE, CRAFTS:
Patty Greenspoon of Bala Cynwyd PA (Figurative Sculptures)
2ND PLACE, JEWELRY:
Marna Hydrusko of New Hope PA (Lampwork & Silver)
3RD PLACE, FINE ARTS:
Courtney McKenna of North Wales PA (Caran D’Ache, Oils, Scratchboard)
3RD PLACE, PHOTOGRAPHY:
Walter Spencer Parshall of Lansing MI
3RD PLACE, CRAFTS:
Jennifer Cauffman of Kennett Square PA (Silk Painting / Fiber Arts)
3RD PLACE, JEWELRY:
Laura Boner-Leidy of Tunkhannock PA (Intricate Polymer Clay)
Donna Grande
of Montclair NJ won a unanimous Best of Show 2006 for her pastels and oils.
Press Release inviting artists and craftspeople to participate. Click here.
Accommodations
The Ramada Flemington has offered us discount reservations in Flemington NJ, about 18 minutes east of New Hope. 908-782-7472
Group Name: New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival. Limited availability.
Giovanni Scalisi
of Ridgewood NY showing his wonderful dimensional paintings to some prospective customers.
Volunteer
We always have a great time at this Festival, so please volunteer to help.
If you are an acoustic, up-beat, and mellow musician who would like the chance to be heard by thousands of people, please call 215-862-9990.
If you would like to help out the artists by being a booth-watcher during set-up or during the Festival, please contact us with your available hours, beginning at 7am on Saturday.
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