Swartz Creek Art in the Park
Welcome to Swartz Creek Art in the Park 2010!
In an effort to bring a fine art event to the Swartz Creek and Genesee County community and to bring awareness to and engage young children in the fine arts, the Swartz Creek chapter of Kiwanis International has partnered with the Swartz Creek Area Chamber of Commerce to bring to you the second annual Art in the Park art fair.
Whether you are a potential vendor or patron, please use the information on this page to learn what you need to know to be able to get the most out of Art in the Park 2010.
What is it?
An art fair? Its a gathering of artists for the purpose of...oh..I mean..
Art in the Park 2010 is the second installment of what will be one of the finest annual fine art fairs in Mid-Michigan. It is an outdoor fair held on sunny Saturday, August 28th, 2010. Patrons can expect the finest art vendors, live music, local foods, and engaging children's activities while enjoying the many comforts, joys, and experiences of Swartz Creek's famous Elms Park.
Elms Park?
Elms Park is Swartz Creek's premier destination for outdoor recreation, sports, and solitude. It mixes its natural ambiance with an urban location to make for one of the best outdoor venues for an art fair. Regionally located minutes from the I-69 and I-75 interchange, you will find it co-mingling with neighborhood residences and Swartz Creek's east side local business district at the Miller Road exit.
Detailed Elms Park map.
Elms Park location map.
What's the deal for vendors?
The Art in the Park Committee is inviting artists of the finest quality to participate in the first annual Art in the Park event and enjoy a day in one of Genesee County's best recreational areas. Vendors are invited to submit applications to the jury selection committee. Please see the application and information downloads on the left side bar above.
In short, the event is scheduled to operate rain or shine in a shaded location within the park 9am-5pm. Vendors are invited and encouraged to begin setup on Friday, August 28, as overnight RV spaces and nearby lodging are available. Fees are $20 for the jury selection and $65 for a 15x15 stall. An applications has not yet been set, but I would expect it will be sometime in May.
What's in it for patrons?
Patrons get free admission and parking to Elms Park. Upon arriving, you will have your choice of grabbing a quick snack or catching some live entertainment before diving into art vendor alley. It is expected that the Art in the Park Committee, in conjunction with the local Kiwanis, shall have numerous activities to occupy and stretch the minds of any child. Park amenities not exclusively utilized by the Art in the Park Committee shall be available to the general public.