Hands On Festival - A Call to Artists | Eastern North Carolina Now

    AOP to present the 2016 Hands on Arts Fall Festival. Join us at the Hands On Festival on September 24, 2016 at the Turnage Theater in historic downtown Washington, NC.

    Mark your calendar and plan to join the first Annual Fall Art Festival presented by Arts of the Pamlico in Historic Downtown Washington, NC.

    Artwork by juried fine artists and craftspeople exhibiting original works of art in many different categories will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodwork and more. Artists' booths will be in the Turnage Theatre and Main Street.

    In addition, this festival will offer artist workshops and demonstrations, a children's Art Market for art entrepreneurs ages 8-18 and a "kid zone" featuring face painting, storytelling, games and crafts. It will also highlight many of the very talented local musicians who will be performing acoustically in various areas throughout the festival.

    The Festival will take place Saturday, September 24th from 11-6 p.m. A $100 cash prize will be awarded to the Best Booth Display; all attendees will have an opportunity to vote. The winner will be announced at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Festival attendees will be able to take advantage of sales and specials offered by local merchants and restaurants throughout the weekend.

    Artisans and craftspeople are invited to showcase their own work of the highest quality and originality in concept and design! Applications will be reviewed and selected based on quality, diversity, and originality of work.

    For more information about selling your arts or crafts, download he application or contact Arts of the Pamlico at 252.946.2504 or email info@artsofthepamlico.org. AOP administrative offices are located at 150 West Main Street in the historic Turnage Theatre in downtown Washington.

• Contact: Arts of the Pamlico
•     info@artsofthepamlico.org