WILMINGTON — Calling all artists: The 28th annual Orange Street ArtFest is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend and features almost 100 artisans and creators selling their unique works.
Orange Street ArtFest, presented by The Thalian Association Community Theater, is the biggest springtime arts festival in downtown Wilmington, featuring artists from North Carolina and surrounding areas. The festival will be held May 25-26 on Orange St., next to Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, and on 2nd to Dock St., along with artists inside the building.
Applicants interested in having their work featured in the festival should submit a color photo of original work in acrylic, oils, watercolor, sculpture, drawing, graphics, wearable arts, leather jewelry, clay, glass, fiber, metal work or mixed media.
Early online registration opens Feb. 1 and closes March 4 for $145. After March 4, registration will be $165.
For more details about booth rental, deadlines and applications, visit wilmingtoncommunityarts.org or email Stacie Smith at ssmith@thalian.org.
Artists are eligible for awards and up to $550 in prize money.
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