MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
CENTERFEST 2009!
September 19th-20th

CenterFest 2009 Visual Artist Application Available Now!
Other applications will be available on line by April 30th.

CENTERFEST 2008
The Art Lover’s Festival
September 20, 21

Thanks to everyone for the most successful CenterFest Arts Festival ever--over 22,000 people enjoyed art and performances in downtown Durham throughout the 2-day weekend!

A number of artists reported strong sales. Artist Howard Schroeder said to the Herald Sun on Saturday, "The organization is wonderful. The advertising, marketing and support for the artists has been great."

New This Year! Citizen's Choice Award Goes to Andria Linn Over a thousand festival-goers voted for their favorite artist in CenterFest's very first Citizen's Choice Award. Mayor Bill Bell presented the Award to Durham resident Andria Linn for Painting. Andria began by "getting her artist feet wet" in DAC's ArtWalk and eventually showcasing her work in CenterFest Arts Festival.

(All photos by DayMeetsNight Photography)

"This is my most favorite show--the variety of art, being family inclusive-- it's home to me, " said Andria. "There is an openess in Durham, a feeling that every kind of art is welcome. Winning this award means I might actually be making an impact, making a connection with my art." Congratulations, Andria!

Congratulations Merit Award Winners!
DAC's Board Chair Ellie Torre awarded 4 outstanding artists during CenterFest's juried art show. Thanks to our distinguished judges: Art critic Blue Greenberg, Joe Rowand of Somerhill Gallery and Monty Clark of The Art Institute.

Best in Show: Mikel Robinson, Mixed Media
Mikel Robinson from Durham, NC is a mixed media artist who specializes in multi-media painted panel, and vintage found-object jewelry.
Robinson Studio
www.mikelrobinson.com


1st Place: Ben Dyer, Jewelry
Ben Dyer from Hillsborough, NC creates gold earrings, one of a kind brooches, necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
www.bendyerjewelry.com


2nd Place: Paul Shatz, Photography
Paul Shatz from Charleston, SC creates black and white photography that celebrates the spirit of conservation and preservation in the natural landscape.
www.paulshatz.com/


3rd Place: Richard Wilson, Drawing
Richard D. Wilson, Jr. from Greenville, NC is an international award winning artist with a vision to inspire and uplift others through the message of his well crafted pastel paintings on wallis sanded pastel paper.
Richard Wilson Fine Arts & Graphics, Inc.

CONGRATUALATIONS!
2008 CenterFest
Merit Award Winners!

One stop shopping for art lovers.

Each fall for 35 years, over 150 juried fine artists, craftsmen and performers from across the country gather together in Downtown Durham to dazzle, inspire, delight and entertain you. Find your perfect match at North Carolina’s longest-running outdoor arts festival, where it’s easy to find the art you love.

Presented by Durham Arts Council
In historic Downtown Durham Central Park District

Over 110 juried visual artists representing 8 states showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in Clay, Drawing, Fibers, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Wood, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Sculpture.

Over 30 performing arts groups featuring 200 performers fill three stages with continuous music, dance and entertainment, and the CenterFest Creative Kids Zone provides hands-on arts activities. Along with international cuisine and 30 Durham area non-profit, government and civic organizations, CenterFest is Durham’s largest cultural and community event.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $4.00 at the gate ($12 suggested donation for families of 4 or more). Proceeds go towards the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund, which supports arts programs, artists, and arts organizations in the community.

2008 Presenting Sponsors

2008 Platinum Sponsors

2008 Gold Sponsors

2008 Silver Sponsors

2008 Bronze Sponsors

Special Thanks to:

North Carolina Arts Council

ArtsNC

DCVB