PORTA Central Art Information
by Alice Ferguson
August 22, 2011
Would you like to earn an extra grade for Art Class?
Many students enjoy art experiences outside the PORTA Central art class. They come to school with great excitement & tell about family trips to art fairs, ethnic festivals, and art museums. The report sheets give an opportunity to relate those experiences and earn an extra grade! This is totally optional! These reports are not required! Save the forms & take them with you as you explore the arts in our community. Mark your calendars!
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Great art fairs are held nearby every fall! What a super opportunity to see art, meet artists and learn first-hand about creating art. 2011 dates below!
Lincoln Art Fair & Hot Air Balloon Festival Aug 27-28.
Go to www.lincolnillinois.com for details!
Art Spectacular in Washington Park Springfield Sept 10-11
You can see artwork examples and info at www.carillon-rees.org
Going to St Louis for a ballgame? Spend some time at the St Louis Art Fair in Clayton Sept 9-11. www.culturalfestivals.com The art will WOW you!
Arts in Central Park Decatur Sept 16-18 www.decaturarts.org
Annual Edwards Place Fine Art Fair in Springfield Sept 17-18
Look up the details on www.springfieldart.org
Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair at the Riverfront Park Sept 24-25.
Amazing art from all over the country! www.peoriafineartfair.com
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Various ethnic festivals provide a peek into unique cultural celebrations with visual symbols, crafts, music, dance and costume. Check these out!
Erin Feis Irish Festival at the Riverfront Park in Peoria is this weekend!
Aug 26-28 www.erinfeispeoria.com
Ethnic Festival at the State Fair Grounds Sept 2-4. Mrs. Paulsmeyer will be at the Greek Festival on Saturday! Enjoy the food, music, dance & costumes!
Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Gardens St. Louis Sept 3-5
Dance & music plus lots of activities from origami to raku! www.mobot.org
Try the polka at the German Oktoberfest at the Riverfront Park in Peoria Sept 16-18. Find details at www.peoriagermans.net
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Watch for more art fair & ethnic festival opportunities in newsletters soon!
