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New article name goes here https://www.columbusartsfestival.org/ The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by American Electric Power, returns to the downtown riverfront to kick off summer with more than 270 professional, juried visual artists, six performing art stages, a Hands-On Activities Village, the Big Local Art Tent, scores of food vendors including popular local food trucks, and local craft brews.

A complete listing of artists, performances and other activities can be found at http://www.columbusartsfestival.org

Additional sponsors and partners include Bank of America, Battelle, Grange, L Brands Foundation, The Ohio State University, OSA Technology Partners, PNC, Reed Arts and White Castle. Media sponsors include CD102.5, Dispatch Media Group, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Mix 107.9, Ohio Magazine, Orange Barrel Media, RBX Media, WCBE 90.5 and WOSU Public Media.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by American Electric Power and produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council (Arts Council), celebrates its 58th year of bringing the best in fine art and fine craft to Columbus on June 7, 8 and 9, 2019.

The Festival has been rated by AmericanStyle and Sunshine Artist magazines as one of the top festivals in the nation and each year hosts hundreds of juried artists from across the United States, as well as several international artists. Performance stages featuring music, dance, theater and spoken word can be found throughout the festival, and hands-on arts activities, work by local artist collectives and a wide selection of quality food and beverages round out Columbus’ favorite outdoor summer event.

The overall ambiance of the festival is enhanced by the beautiful Columbus downtown riverfront. Known as the Scioto Mile, the waterfront includes Bicentennial Park, two bridges on Main and Rich Streets, lush green spaces and walkways, and mesmerizing water features along with plazas, paths and bikeways. The Festival’s home on the riverfront has brought in record crowds and drawn praise from festival-goers of all ages.

“We’re excited to continue growing the Columbus Arts Festival as a destination for arts lovers of all ages,” said Sean Kessler, director of the Arts Festival. “We’ve invited nearly 275 artists this year, and between their amazing work, live music, dance and theater performances, hands-on activities and delicious food and drink, we know this will be a memorable weekend for everyone.”

Following are some of the exciting programs happening at the 2019 Columbus Arts Festival:

Five Entertainment Stages In addition to featuring local and regional musicians on the Bicentennial Park Stage and the Big Local Music Stage, there is the Acoustic Lounge, a dance and theater stage at Genoa Park and the Ohio Magazine Word is Art Stage for spoken word performances including poetry and storytelling. The festival is excited to welcome BalletMet on Friday evening, June 7, on the Bicentennial Park Stage. Other major acts will be announced soon.

Big Local Art Tent Columbus artists and artist collectives join together to present work for sale and a make-and-take and demonstration area at the Festival. Come meet some of Columbus’ most creative artists and learn more about art-making.

Emerging Artists Started in 2011, the Emerging Artist Program was designed to promote central Ohio artists who are new to presenting their work at festivals. Artists from central Ohio are selected by the Festival jurors and in addition to a lower booth fee, they receive assistance from Festival staff and volunteers on how to best present and market their work to the public.

Patron Party presented by The Ohio State University A long-time favorite of the Columbus community, the Friday night Patron Party that kicks of the Festival is open to the public for the second year. Entertainment, food and beverage is included in the ticket price of $50/person. Ticket sales support the $21,000 worth of awards presented to exhibiting artists each year. To purchase tickets go to: columbusartsfestival.org/patron-party/

Friends of the Festival VIP Package The Friends of the Festival Lounge is located in the Cultural Arts Center for Festival supporters and sponsors to come and relax. Comfortable seating, free water and snacks, a private cash bar, VIP restrooms and other amenities are provided.

Friends of the Festival packages will be sold prior to and during the Festival. Passes are valid the entire weekend. To find out how to become a Friend of the Festival, visit the Festival web site at columbusartsfestival.org/fof.

Meet the Art Shark! Everyone’s favorite Festival mascot, the Art Shark, will be back again this year to mingle with fellow art fans! Kids of all ages can meet the Art Shark during special appearances onsite throughout the Festival weekend.

Festival Hours: Friday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Please note: on Friday and Saturday artist booths close at 8 p.m.; artists have the option to stay open later.)

To volunteer at the Columbus Arts Festival, please go to columbusartsfestival.org/get-involved/volunteer.

For more information on the Columbus Arts Festival, call (614) 221-8625 or visit columbusartsfestival.org.

The Columbus Arts Festival is produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council. https://www.columbusartsfestival.org/contact/press-room/58th-annual-columbus-arts-festival-presented-by-american-electric-power-brings-art-music-more-to-the-riverfront-june-7-9/ The 2019 Columbus Arts Festival is presented by American Electric Power. Additional sponsors and partners include Bank of America, Battelle, Best Buy, Blue Moon, Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Downtown Development Corporation, COTA, CoverMyMeds, Duke’s Mayonnaise, Easton, G&J Pepsi Cola, Graeter’s, Grange, Hotel LeVeque, Huntington, IGS Energy, Jose Cuervo, L Brands Foundation, LAZ Parking, Legoland, MORPC, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, The Ohio State University, OSA Technology Partners, PNC, Reed Arts, Schoedinger, Smart Columbus, Three Olives Vodka, Toyota, Vintage Wine Distributors, Westin Columbus, White Castle, Whole World Lemonade and Worthington Industries. Media sponsors include ABC6/Fox28, CD102.5, Dispatch Media Group, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Mix 107.9, Ohio Magazine, Orange Barrel Media, RBX Media, RSVP, WCBE 90.5 and WOSU Public Media.

Mission of the Greater Columbus Arts Council: To support and advance the arts and cultural fabric of Columbus. www.gcac.org

https://www.ohiotraveler.com/columbus-arts-festival/ Columbus Arts Festival: American Style magazine had named this an “essential festival.” The Columbus Arts Festival remains the welcome-to-summer event in Columbus, pairing the finest artists and craftspeople with a medley of continuous entertainment including performances on three stages, food from Columbus’ finest restaurants, and interactive art activities. Families will enjoy the Hands On Activity area, where there are numerous fun-filled projects for kids and grown-ups alike. https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/2019-columbus-arts-fest-kicks-off-in-downtown-columbus COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Arts Festival is back, bringing the downtown riverfront alive with everything from jazz, rock, and R&B to storytelling, and modern dance. This year there will be five stages with more than 150 performances, along with all exhibits, and the vendors.

The annual event kicks off Friday June 7th along the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus, as well as in front of COSI, and along the Rich and Main Street bridges. ABC 6 is proud to sponsor the Bicentennial Park Stage, with free headlining performances throughout the weekend.