OVERVIEW

 

The Berea Arts Fest, a one-day, invitational, multi-arts festival held in historic Berea, Ohio, is a non-profit, volunteer, 501(c)3 organization.  The Mission Statement of the Berea Arts Fest, Inc. is to “encourage involvement” in the arts by sponsoring and promoting activities and opportunities which foster creativity and enhance appreciation of the arts.”

 

The eighteenth annual festival will be held Sunday, September 14, 2008 on the banks of beautiful Coe Lake, situated in the heart of Berea.

 

Approximately eighty professional fine artists and craftspeople will display their works for sale. There will be a demonstrating artist and an Art Raffle offering chances to win art donated by the participating artists.

 

Performing artists will entertain from multiple locations surrounding Coe Lake. This year’s performances will continue to offer quality, diversity, and participation in the performing arts with an emphasis on a variety of talent and interaction with the audience.

 

The Festival committee is especially proud to encourage and support creative people with disabilities and students of all ages. In the Special Exhibits area, art & cultural projects are on display from groups throughout the greater Cleveland area: Very Special Arts (art created by persons with disabilities); student art from elementary, middle, high school, college and adult education classes from the Berea School District and Berea Historical Society are also on display.

 

A unique component of the festival is the Family Art Park. This area was created to offer hands on arts experiences for the entire family. This year’s activities will explore the theme “art feeds the soul” and will include approximately four to five projects. In addition, there will be easel painting and face painting.

 

Amenities include a chalk walk sponsored by Friends of the Library; local professional restaurant food booths offering a wide variety of ethnic and local foods; rest areas and security.

 

All sponsored activities are free, open to the public, and easily assessable. Over 300 community people participate as volunteers. The event has consistently drawn over 10,000 people at each event since 2002.

Berea Arts Fest

Sunday, September 14, 2008

10 a.m.—5 p.m.

Coe Lake in Berea, Ohio