Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival 2012

The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival brings artists and art lovers together on the streets of Reston Town Center to enjoy a wide range of art including hand crafted, one of a kind artwork, contemporary and original performances, artist demonstrations, acclaimed children’s activities, and live music. Over 200 master artisans in 18 different categories, including oil and acrylic painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, jewelry, metal, leather, wood, furniture, wearable and fiber art will be featured.

Dates: May 18-20, 2012

Admission to the Festival is free, however for a voluntary donation of $10 to Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE) at the event's colorful ArtCarts, visitors will receive a $10 gift certificate to dine at participating Reston Town Center restaurants. Donation proceeds benefit year round educational and outreach programs produced by GRACE throughout the Northern Virginia area.

GRACE will kick off the weekend festivities with an Opening Night Party on Friday, May 18 from 6:30 -10 p.m. Held in the heart of the Reston Town Center at the Town Center Pavilion, the party is an opportunity for art lovers, sponsors, media, donors, and for the public to meet artists. The artful evening will feature live music, visual art performances, a silent auction, signature cocktails, and local business leaders. Tickets required and will be available for purchase at GRACE beginning April 1, 2012.

Location
Reston Town Center
12001 Market Street
Reston, VA

Hours
Friday, May 18, 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday May 19, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Website
www.NorthernVirginiaFineArtsFestival.org

About the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE)
Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1974, enriches community life by promoting involvement and excellence in the visual arts. In pursuit of this mission, GRACE provides a year-round program of visual art exhibitions, lectures, and educational events including Children’s Workshops, a Children’s Summer Art Program, GRACE Art (serving 45 schools and adult continuing education), as well as their signature event, the top-ten rated Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival, showcasing the best fine art and fine craft in the country. For more information, visit www.restonarts.org.