Paseo Arts Festival 2011

Paseo Arts Festival Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 29, 30, 2011 From classic to cutting edge, some of the best work in the arts will be on view as we kick off the 35th Annual Paseo Arts Festival on Memorial Day weekend. There's a festive aura of anticipation as art-lovers, music-lovers, people-watchers and gaggles of families stroll through the Paseo Arts District, a charming cultural tradition of OKC. The Paseo features 75 artists, selected by expert jurors, as participants in the festival. All types of art and all mediums are represented. Festival-goers prowl the booths and galleries for the perfect ceramic platter or coffee mug, squiggles of sterling silver and other hand-made jewelry, soft and sensuous art-you-can-wear, sculptural statements and paintings and photography of every description. View map to find your favorite artists. The festival's two stages will showcase the talent of Oklahoma's best musicians and entertainers. Restaurants and galleries on the street will be open during festival hours. A free children's area "Artists of the Future" will give budding artists a chance to explore their creativity and have fun. Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm and Monday from 10a-5p. Children will have the opportunity to make sock puppets, clay sculpture and spin art. Paper Play Theatre...Every Child Has a Story to Tell ...The bustling atmosphere of the Paseo Arts Festival inspires Paper Play Theatre, a hands-on multi arts experience for children of all ages. The studio of StarDanceSwan opens to wonder-making from 12 - 6pm each day of the festival. This years theme, ImpossibiliTea! invites children to have fun constructing puppets made of paper, glitz, light and shadows. See StarDanceSwans performers dance and sing each childs puppet story. Paper Play Theatre is designed by StarDanceSwan and community arts educators. Young and emerging artists will be featured in the Paseo NOW tent. Help support these artists as they start their career! The food court at Paseo Drive and 29th will feature traditional festival food, savory and sweet. The Paseo Arts Festival now has a shuttle service! Parking will be available to festival visitors at First Christian Church at 36th and Walker. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 9pm and Monday from 10am to 7pm. The Paseo is where art and history come alive in Oklahoma Citys vibrant community of artists. Each year a Paseo artists work is featured on the festival t-shirt and poster. PASEO ARTS FESTIVAL 2011 Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 29, 30, 2011. The festival hours will be Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 8:00pm, with music until 11pm and Monday from 10am to 6pm, with music until 7:00pm. The Paseo is located between NW 30th and Dewey and N.W. 28th and Walker in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Paseo Arts Association 3022 Paseo Oklahoma City, OK 73103 405-525-2688