Friday, December 7, 2012

Winterfest on Anna Maria Island

 
 
 
Anna Maria Island Art League
25th Annual Winterfest 2012
Sat and Sun December 8th and 9th

25th Annual Springfest 2013
Sat and Sun March 9th and 10th

HOLMES BEACH, Florida - This year Anna Maria Island Art League's Winterfest will take place December 8th and 9th, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Holmes Beach City Hall Field.

Admission and parking are free.





The public is invited to browse and purchase original artwork created by the highly regarded local, regional and national artists selected to participate in Winterfest, 2012. Art work will include paintings, glass, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, fiber arts, photography, wood and more.

In addition to original handcrafted art, the festival features the toe-tapping music of the Anna Maria String Band, Koko Ray, the Gumbo Boogie Band, StateRoad 64, The Hurricanes, The Anderson Brothers and The Bontrager Sisters. Musical styles range from Bluegrass and Swing, to Pop and Folk! A selection of food and drinks will be on sale, ranging from smoked mullet, fried green tomatoes and kettle corn to barbeque, fish tacos and more.

Also featured at the festival will be the annual AMIAL's "Young at Art" children's art exhibit and hands-on activity area where children are invited to make, free of charge, any of the art projects available. Winners of the "Young at Art Exhibit" receive prizes from
Keeton’s Office & Art Supply.

Festival attendees may also purchase prize drawing tickets at the AMIAL hospitality tent. No less than 80 valuable pieces of art work all created and donated by festival artists, will go to lucky ticket holders. Proceeds from this event benefit the AMIAL's scholarship and other art league programs.



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