Summerfest Arts Faire
69 E 100 N
Logan, Utah, 84321
(435) 213-3858
info@logansummerfest.com
LOGAN, UTAH:Summerfest 2011 Goes Green through Artistic Recycling "Spring into Summer" at Logan's annual Summerfest Arts Faire June 14-16, 2012. Summerfest features 150 fine art/fine craft artists exhibitors, music, food and children's actitivtes. New this year, with help from a "Random Acts of Art" grant from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, two resident artists will be onsite all three days recycling cast-off items into art with the help of the community. Rich Brooks from St. Louis Missouri is the creative mastermind behind No-So-Ordinary-Sculptures, which he has created at many art festivals, fairs and celebrations. Using a variety of ordinary household cast-offs he turns junk into art. Michael Bingham, a well-known local artist will also be creating inventive and fun art projects out of cast-off items including: water bottles, plastic garbage bags and more. Community members are invited to bring their cast-offs and assist our resident artists as they create something beautiful out of junk.
Set on the shady lawn of the historic Logan Tabernacle on Father's Day weekend June 14-16, 2012, Summerfest offers fine art, great food and entertainment to it's visitors. as well as quality entertainment with headliner concerts each evening. Local and regional visitors will have the opportunity to purchase fine art and gifts at great prices, and a delightful variety of food, snacks and drinks. All vendors are carefully selected for quality and variety and visitors will not be disappointed. Also featured is Plein Air Paint Out, a contest for artists who create original art around Cache Valley June 11-15. Be on the lookout for Plein Air participants throughout the valley and canyons as they paint behind their easels on-site and then submit their canvases for judging. All the works will be on display and up for silent auction. Many nationally recognized artists live in Cache Valley and many of them will be participating in Summerfest as a vendor or in the Plein Air competition.Executive Director Marianne Sidwell says, "Summerfest is probably the most highly anticipated festival in Cache Valley each year. It is a wonderful opportunity for ordinary people to obtain beautiful, high-class art for reasonable prices. Patrons look forward to sampling the delicious food and enjoying the entertainment as well, and in 2011 they can expect an amazing entertainment line-up and the best food around. In a time of economic instability and financial concern, this free event will be even more appreciated and universally enjoyed."
Summerfest is a juried art festival that features more than 130 artists from across the country, live entertainment and good food. Mediums include oil and watercolor painting, fiber art, acrylics, sculpture, pottery, photography, jewelry and more. Admission is free. Generous support is provided by the Cache County RAPZ fund.
"Summerfest involves all areas of the community and it brings everyone together," said Wally Bloss, board member. "It showcases visual artists from the area and allows everyone to be transported to a different time and place. When you're there you don't have to worry about what else is going on in your life."
"The shaded grounds at the Tabernacle are such a pleasant place to be. It's a great opportunity to meet your friends and view beautiful art," Bloss said.Families will enjoy the children's art yard where youngsters can create a variety of arts projects themselves. Admission to the art yard is $3, and the hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Summerfest hours are Thursday, June 14 from noon to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday June 15, 16 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 435-213-3858, or visit us at our new home in the historic Champ House across the street from the tabernacle grounds at 69 E 100 N in Logan, Utah.
Summerfest Arts Faire
Marianne Sidwell
Executive Director
Board of Trustees
Joy Brisighella, Chair
Utah State University
Steven Hanson, Past Chair
Mary Bennet, Secretary
Julie Hollist, Advertising
Cache Valley Visitors Bureau
Leila Neilson, Hospitality
Utah State University
Anne Parish, Food Coordinator
Bridgerland Applied Technology Center
Shana Longhurst, Art Yard
Logan City School District
Representatives:
Matthew Regen, Treasurer
CPA
Ryan Weekes
Tabernacle Representative
Historic Downtown Logan Utah
June 14th - 16th
Thu Noon - 10:00 p.m.
Fri and Sat 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
