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At ArtSplash, art mingles with lively entertainment, imaginative activities for children and adults, culinary delights and unparalleled shopping...all of this in a gorgeous setting. The annual juried arts festival is held each Labor Day weekend on the manicured grounds of the Mildred E. Anderson Dance Pavilion on the Sioux City riverfront.


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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE
15TH ANNUAL ARTSPLASH~FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS!

Join us on the beautiful Sioux City riverfront for a family-oriented celebration of the visual and performing arts. For information about this year’s festival, please call 712-279-6272, ext. 214 or email artsplash@sioux-city.org.

ArtSplash

2008 CALL FOR ENTRIES

The ArtSplash~Festival of the Arts invites artists to apply for its 15th annual juried art show, held August 29 - 31, 2008, on the manicured grounds of the Sioux City Riverfront. Artist incentives include a $20,000 purchase patron program and $6,250 in cash prizes. Completed application, together with CD containing three digital images of representative work and one digital image of booth, must be postmarked by March 31. Questions? Please contact ArtSplash Coordinator Cathy Perley at artsplash@sioux-city.org.


ADMISSION

Free for children 11 and younger

$3 for those 12 and over


HOURS

Saturday, August 30, from 10 am — 7 pm

Sunday, August 31, from 10 am — 5 pm


FRIDAY EVENING RECEPTION

An exclusive pre-festival event, the Friday evening exhibit opening and reception, is presented as a special thanks to sponsors, donors who have contributed at least $100 to the festival, and purchase patrons. The art exhibits will be open on August 29 from 4 to 8 pm, allowing those attending the event to have “first look” at the booths of unique artwork created by talented artisans from all over the country. Delicious appetizers and a cash bar will be available during the reception, which will begin at 5 pm in the Mildred E. Anderson Pavilion. A silent auction will feature artwork donated by the exhibiting artists and a number of other valuable items. General admission for this premier, pre-festival event will be on sale at the gate for $25 per person.


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