August 18, 2012 6th Annual
The 5th annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival on the sidewalks of Maine Street and on the adjacent town Mall on August 20 was a HUGE success!
Thousands of visitors soaked up the sunshine and the wonderful atmosphere on this special day in town. Beginning with only 37 artists, the event has expanded in scope every year and has had a greater audience, each year.
Designed to celebrate and foster an appreciation of the arts and to showcase Brunswick as a wonderful cultural destination, there were more than 90 juried artists and artisans featuring painting, sculpture, mixed media, graphics and drawing, photography and fine crafts.
This years festival is August 18th and we expect another sell out. Artisits can pick up our new application at the link below. You may also Register on Line using a Pay Pal Account.
Please browse the information from last years show and visit our Facebook page. Click here to Register on Line or download our application. You should view the application to see all festival rules and information.
If you are a demo artisan who wants to demo their craft, please click here for your application.
More pictures!
Last year we had over 100 artists, demo artisans, and musicians perform. There was Cajun (10-12pm), Swing (12-2pm), & Blue Grass (2-4pm)at the stage area in front of Bank of America. Numerous roving musicians performed on the street. David Bullard hosted a Singer Songwriter performance at the Gazebo on the mall from 12-3pm. Several youth theater groups performed throughout the day. There were many activities for young people throughout the day, including Hula Hooping on the mall with Amanda Walden of Spin Art. All are welcome to try to Hula!!!. The Shelter Institute raised a barn frame and provided an opportunity for visitor participation.
Here's the event 2011 poster.
For last years participating artists and their locations:Click Here
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press Release
The Brunswick Downtown Association (BDA) Announces its Winners in the 2011 Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival
The Brunswick Downtown Association (BDA) hosted the 5th Annual Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival On Saturday, August 20th on Maine Street in Brunswick. The Festival featured over 90 artist’s work in a juried fine art & craft exhibit representing a variety of mediums. The festival included an exhibit of art work done by Brunswick High School students and Merrymeeting Adult Education as well as artisan demonstrations, a variety of musical acts, children’s activities sponsored by the Five Rivers Arts Alliance and Five County Federal Credit Union, a mime who performed throughout the day creating a festive atmosphere on Maine Street in Brunswick for the entire family. Studio 48 and The Theater project performed as well as a Zumba demonstration from Tony Zumba and Kathy Lamothe. The festival was designed to celebrate and continue to foster an appreciation of the arts in downtown Brunswick that truly makes Brunswick a cultural destination.
Judges awarded over $1,250 in cash prizes for Best in Show, BDA (People’s) Choice as well as ribbons for first place in various artistic categories. Winners from Saturday’s Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival included:
Best in Show - Diana Boyle
BDA’s Peoples Choice - Joseph Cousins
First Place Winners included:
Edgar Reims - Painting
Consuelo Bailey – Mixed Media
Scott Perry - Photograpy
Rose Samson – Graphics & Drawing
Robin Gardella – All Other Category
Non-monetary Award winners in the Brunswick High School booth:
First Place: Corinne Zinni
Second Place: Lauren Kennedy
Non-monetary Award winners in the Merrymeeting Adult Education booth:
First Place: Carol Seward
Second Place: Judith Long
The Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival is a Brunswick Downtown Association event.
Thank you to again to our sponsors! We are grateful to our many sponsors, which include Bowdoin College, Downeast Energy, Five County Credit Union, Hannaford, Mid Coast Hospital, The Portland Press Herald, Thornton Oaks, The Times Record, WCLZ, The Bank of Maine and WPXT.
