ArtsFest to laud county works
Families are invited to attend the fifth annual Madera County ArtsFest on May 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.This free event will promote art in Madera County in a carnival-type atmosphere.
Madera County Schools Foundation and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools will host the event at the Madera County Superintendent of Schools headquarters building.
Children will be able to participate in free hands-on art activities consisting of decorating flower pots and paper bags, painting rocks and necklaces, swirling pool paintings, and drawing chalk murals. They will also be encouraged to work with their parents to make play dough together.
“This is a great, free family outing provided for our community,” said Dianna Marsh, assistant superintendent, Madera County Superintendent of Schools. “We are thrilled once again to provide this opportunity to participate in and enjoy art in Madera County.”
The event will feature live art demonstrations and outdoor and indoor performance stages.
Minarets High School show band, Ballet Folklorico from Galaxy Dance Academy, and Mistery are scheduled to perform on the outdoor stage.
Howard School jazz band, Chawanakee Academy guitar ensemble, and a Minarets singer-songwriter will perform in the indoor gallery.
Free snow cones and popcorn will be provided.
The event will be held in conjunction with a student art gallery. More than 270 students from 22 schools in Madera County competed in an art contest this spring. Artwork from students in kindergarten through high school will be displayed in a student art gallery at the event.
Students competed in separate divisions: K-3rd grade, 4th-6th grades, 7th-8th grades, and 9th-12th grades.
Pieces were judged in separate categories: 2-dimensional art, 3-dimentional art and still photography.
Students will be awarded ribbons for first, second and third places and honorable mention. All students will receive certificates of participation. An awards ceremony recognizing all participants will be held at 11 a.m. on the outdoor stage.
Educational Employees Credit Union is a sponsor of ArtsFest.
The public is invited to attend. Door prizes consisting of gift certificates, family outings, and art kits will be awarded.
Madera County Superintendent of Schools Building is located at 1105 S. Madera Avenue. For information, call Kristi Winter, 662-3873.
