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Paint Creek Center for the Arts
Since 1982, PCCA has been dedicated to promoting the arts and artistic excellence through a full range of cultural programs including exhibitions, studio art classes, outreach programs, community involvement projects, and The National City Art & Apples Festival.
The mission of Paint Creek Center for the Arts is to enhance life in the region by promoting, encouraging and creating opportunities to participate in and appreciate the arts.
Fall 2009 class registration will be available mid-August.
Special Events:
FORAGE
August 14 – September 19, 2009
Featuring works made with foraged materials.
Materials Swap and Workshop:
Saturday, September 19, 12:00pm
Artists Include:
Suzanne Anderson, Dan Blades, Carol Cameron, Clem Fortuna, John Gutoskey, Anne Harrington Hughes, Amy Kelly, Robert Mirek, Scott Northrup, Frank Pahl, Terri Sarris, Graceann Warn
Closing Reception
Friday, September 18, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Featuring a performance by the Scavenger Trio
Valerie Mann
Cycles and Seasons
August 14-September 19, 2009
Closing Reception & Gallery Stroll
Friday, September 18, 6:00pm-9:00pm
2009 National City Art & Apples Festival
The 44th annual National City Art & Apples Festival will take place the weekend after labor day on September 11, 12 and 13th.
The festival includes 250 artists, two food courts, a free Kids Art Zone, Activity Zone and more. The Art & Apples Festival transforms the 30-acre Rochester Park into a picture perfect display of fine art, family-friendly activities, non-stop entertainment and plenty of apple delights.
Visit: www.artsandapples.com for detailed information about the festival and applications for the Apple Pie & Dessert Contest and the Student Apple Art Contest.
Volunteer at the National City Art & Apples Festival
This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, employee groups and students to meet new people, gain community service hours and add volunteerism to a resume. As an added bonus, all festival volunteers will receive a free t-shirt featuring work by a 2008 Art & Apples Festival artist.
Opportunities are available for all ages, skill levels and physical requirements, and those interested can get involved in a number of ways such as: artist ambassadors, assisting with site layout, kids activities, helping out in the ticket booths and more. A complete list of volunteer opportunities is available at www.artsandapples.com.
The National City Art & Apples Festival is a program of Paint Creek Center for the Arts, a regional art center dedicated to enhancing life in the region by promoting, encouraging, and creating opportunities to participate in and appreciate the arts.
Get involved today and help support the arts in your region at www.artsandapples.com/vol.php or contact PCCA at (248) 651-4110.