Jan. 23rd and 24th, 2010

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to be held at:  The Shops at Wiregrass

28211 Paseo Drive

Wesley Chapel, Florida

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The Suncoast Arts Fest
is a production of
The Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc.,
a Florida not-for-profit 501(c)(3) with the mission to "promote cultural awareness in Pasco County."
 
Proceeds from the event go to "Art for Kids in Pasco County" and help supplement funding for arts education in schools.
 
To ensure the funds go where most needed, art teachers serve on the funding advisory committee.

 

Celebrate a weekend of the arts as the Suncoast Arts Fest with Hyundai and Mazda

of Wesley Chapel present the 5th annual fine arts show at The Shops at Wiregrass

in Wesley Chapel and host six other art venues around Pasco County!

January 23rd and 24th, 2010

Press Releases, web and calendar postings below...

"Expanded Art Fest Set to Launch" by Klint Lowry, Suncoast News, Pasco Tribune, publ. Jan. 22

"Suncoast Arts Fest Returns to Shops at Wiregrass" by Barbara Frederickson, Diversions, publ. Jan. 22

"Suncoast Arts Fest Arrives Early for 2010" by Klint Lowry, Suncoast News, Pinellas News, publ. Jan. 20

"Several Organizations Join in "Arts Weekend" by Klint Lowry, Suncoast News, publ. Jan. 20

"Suncoast Arts Fest Attracts Florida’s Finest Artists", Suzanne Schmidt, The Laker, published Jan. 19th

"The Suncoast Arts Fest Offers Fine Art Close to Home", by Dara Tucker, Trinity Neighborhood News, publ. Dec. 2009

www.VisitFlorida.com

VisitPasco.net

TBO.com    www.TBO.com

TBO.com Z-Events    www.Tbo.com

Weekend/Diversions   St Petersburg Times, publ. 1/21

"Suncoast Arts Fest at the Shops at Wiregrass". www.FunInYourTown.com

"Suncoast Arts Fest", The Ledger, www.TheLedger.com

"Suncoast Arts Fest Features Live Chalk Art", 83 Degrees Media, publ. Jan 5

"Suncoast Arts Fest",  www.TheShopsatWiregrass.com

"Best Special Event". by Amy Ellis, St Pete Times, HOMETOWN Pasco, publ Nov. 29, 2009

"Suncoast Arts Fest". Zephyrhill News Community Calendar

"Suncoast Art Fest Gears Up" by Megan Hussey, Tampa Tribune, publ. Oct., 26, 2009

AAA Going Places

 

    Suncoast Arts Fest at The Shops at Wiregrass        Awarded the 2009 Special Event of the Year by the Pasco County Tourism Development Council!   

105 Fine Artist and Craftsmen will be the focal point of the

fine arts show with continuous live music!

Chalk artists join the event this year and the

initiatives for Art for Kids in Pasco County will be announced at the 2010 event!

See further below for more details about the Suncoast Arts Fest at The Shops at Wiregrass! 

 

and...

 

Suncoast Arts Fest Weekend!

Six other arts venues join the Suncoast Arts Fest to showcase a variety

of the arts in and around Pasco County!

Click here for details about all events offered by our our arts partners during the

weekend of January 23rd and 24th!

 

 

 Suncoast Arts Fest at The Shops at Wiregrass

Saturday, January 23rd     10am - 7pm

Sunday, January 24th      11am - 4pm

Preview what to expect at the 5th annual Suncoast Arts Fest below!

(Click here if you cannot view the video above!)

Click here to see another video of the 2009 Suncoast Arts Fest!

Click here to see the teaser video for the 2010 Suncoast Arts Fest!

 

Major thanks to Albright Productions, Inc., for helping us to show what this event is all about!

 

CERAMICS - CLAY - DRAWINGS - GRAPHICS - FIBER - LEATHER - WOOD - PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL - PRINTMAKING - GLASS - JEWELRY - METAL - SCULPTURE - MIXED MEDIA

Artist Application               Sponsor Applic

 

 

  • 70,000+ visitors came to the 2009 Suncoast Arts Fest

at The Shops at Wiregrass!

Once again...

  • Streets will be lined with 105 Fine Artists and Craftsmen!

  • Live Broadcast and music featuring Ska, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Polka, and Reggae sponsored by WMNF 88.5fm Community Public Radio!

  • WJQB 106.3 fm radio to promote!

  • The best regional community youth entertainment!

  • TBO.com, Suncoast News, Hernando Today and Tampa Tribune as media sponsors!

  • Emerging Artists Area (10th grade through 12th grade)!

  •   Kid's Arts Area sponsored by Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, VSA and thanks to Pasco County School Board Fine Arts Dept!

  • Chalk Artists to premiere, thanks to arts sponsor TBBCA!

  • "Taste of Wiregrass" offering direction to the best eateries and beverage shops at The Shops at Wiregrass!

  Why did we move the date?

 

Artists... we heard you! So that we don't conflict with another art show close to the previous May date and after much discussion with our valued artists, we determined that the new dates of January 23-24 were the least conflictive with other major art shows! 

 

Benefits for our artists...

About The Shops at Wiregrass location...

 

The Shops at Wiregrass is Pasco County’s newest shopping destination encompassing 800,000

square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment on 67 acres of land. The mall features Macy’s, Dillard’s, JCPenney, and 100 specialty retail stores and signature restaurants  in an eclectic  mix that combines fashion, home decor' and entertainment.

 

The Shops at Wiregrass is a main-street style, pedestrian-friendly, outdoor lifestyle village. It features curved, tree-lined streets and pocket parks that invite lingering relaxation to the growing populations of the Wesley Chapel and New Tampa area.

 

 

A few changes for artists wishing to attend...

  

The entry fee will be $155 and there will be NO JURY FEE!

  • 2009 returning artists will receive a $10 reduction in entry fee!

  • Please see information about the location of the site at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel  2 miles east of I-75 on SR 56 in Pasco County, Florida!  (see our directions page for info).

  • Show open times: 10am - 7pm Saturday, January 23rd and 11am - 4pm Sunday, January 24th, 2010

  • There will be electric to light tents on Sat. eve. You will need your own cord and lights!

  • Friday evening and Saturday am setup on lighted street.

  • Front access to booth via vehicle or dolly art to site. 

  • Artist booths will back up to curb.

  • Make sure to bring tent weights. No securing through ground.


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