GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – More than 100 fine artists will be exhibiting and selling their work this weekend during the 26th annual Arti Gras at Shopko Hall in Green Bay.
“Arti Gras connects artists to shoppers looking for quality original art in an intimate environment,” says Tina Quigley, Executive Director of Mosaic Arts, Inc.
Arti Gras offers an eclectic mix of artistic activities including a visual fine art fair, performing arts, hands-on art activities for children, artist demonstrations, cultural exhibits, edible arts and more.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $6 for adults while children/youth under 18 get in free. Free parking is also available in the Lambeau Field parking lot.
Arti Gras is a project of Mosaic Arts Inc., a non-profit organization that provides leadership and support to assure the development of the arts, promote creativity, and foster arts education.
Below is a breakdown of all the aspects of Arti Gras:
- Green Bay Packaging Art Fair — The Green Bay Packaging Art Fair will offer festival patrons a chance to view and purchase the works of over 100 fine artists and craftpersons from throughout the Midwest. Exhibited for sale will be original artwork representing various media including basketry, ceramics, fiber art, glass, graphic art, jewelry, metal, painting, paper art, photography, sculpture, and woodwork. Arti Gras is a juried show ensuring high quality original art.
- Artist Demonstrations — Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, purchase their work, and see how it is created. Artist demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend including ceramics by Angela Bougie, woodturning by Kelly Bresnahan, and acrylic painting by Amy Eliason, stained glass by Richard Bartlett, caricature and portrait drawing by Bernie Tennis, and spinning and weaving by the Traveling Treadlers.
- Performing Arts — Outstanding performances will be featured during the event. Local performing arts groups will present exciting jazz and classical music selections, powerful dance pieces, and inspiring piano compilations.
- Children’s Area — Children will be able to get hands-on art experience through participation in a number of creative projects and activities in the Children’s Area. They will be able to make a special art piece to take home such as a painting and pottery piece; make their own art purchase from work donated by exhibiting artists ranging in price from $1 to $10; get a unique balloon sculpture; and have their faces painted.
- Cultural Corner — The Cultural Corner at Arti Gras features information booths and special exhibits by community arts and cultural organizations. Visitors will learn valuable information about the diverse cultural opportunities in the Green Bay area provided by a number of visual and performing arts organizations, as well as cultural groups.
- Edible Arts — The event boasts a selection of edible items such as gourmet sandwiches, delicious salads, homemade soups, specialty coffee drinks, kettle corn and roasted nuts.
- Art Raffle — The Art Raffle will feature a fabulous collection of fine art donated by Arti Gras exhibiting artists as well as local businesses. Patrons will also have the chance to win many special items. Each art piece will be raffled separately with tickets sold at $1.00. This process allows people the chance to put as many tickets as they want towards a particular piece. Proceeds from the raffle support Mosaic’s Arts Education Program for K-12 students in the greater Green Bay area.
More information can be found here.
