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SoNo Arts

August 2nd and 3rd, 2008

The 32nd annual SoNo Arts Celebration , presented by the F.D. Rich company, will enliven the streets of the historic waterfront district of SoNo. Free to the public, the Celebration supports original art, music and community spirit. Works from over 130 juried fine artists and craftsmen are showcased while live performers entertain throughout the weekend with a diversity of musical and dance genre. The Puppet Parade is a highlight of the event with giant puppets created by local participants.

Saturday, August 2, 2008: 10am – midnight

Sunday, August 3, 2008: 11am – 6pm
Puppet Parade: 1:30pm (Please note the time change!)

Exhibiting Artist booths are open Saturday from 10am – 7pm and Sunday 11am – 6pm.

sponsored by: Wall Street Place/POKO Partners

For the Kids

Children's Art Playground

At the SoNo Arts Celebration children are artists too! Bring your kids to the Children's Art Playground and give them a chance to express their natural creativity as they work on their very own masterpieces. All of the projects are free and you get to keep the art. Children can also paint our Children's Art Playground Murals.

Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 11am-5pm

The Art of Crafts

Beer Tasting Event to Benefit SoNo Arts

It's the kick-off event of the SoNo Art Celebration weekend . . . the Art of Crafts beer tasting fest hosted by the Ginger Man and featuring the craft brews of Magic Hat. Outside, this Friday night at the Ginger Man's food court, 99 Washington Street in the heart of SoNo. $5 cover charge includes your first round of tasting, and all proceeds benefit SoNo Arts - the folks who've been keepin' the weekend fest free to you for all these years!

Exhibiting Arts

The SoNo Arts Celebration features over 150 exhibiting artists who were selected from approximately 600 entrants. Each artist submitted slides of their work and display booth, and was judged in one of 10 categories: painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, wood, ceramics, jewelry/metalsmithing, fiber, mixed media or glass. Artists were selected based on the quality and originality of their work and how they display it.

Performing Arts

More than 25 performing artists will entertain on three stages throughout the weekend. True to our mission, performers were selected for their originality and present a diverse and eclectic array of talent. In addition to stage performers, there are musicians and children's entertainers in the streets throughout the event.