festival poster

March 10th and 11th of 2012

Photos by Margret Hildreth, Dorie Parsons & Ken Cooper

Since the 1970s, the Festival of the Art has been the Gulf Coast's first rite of spring. The Festival is a celebration of the visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, music and culinary arts. The Festival of the Art takes place on the second weekend of March at the Orange Beach Arts Center's campus and the adjoining Waterfront Park. Festival admission is $1 for adults.

The Visual Arts includes 90 Artists from across the nation with live demonstrations of glass blowing, molten iron casting and raku pottery firing. The Culinary Arts brings the unique flavors of the Gulf Coast as local restaurateurs prepare specialties for festival guest. The Performing Arts includes two stages of non-stop music and entertainment with individual performers scattered about the Festival site. Plus the wonderful Kids' Art Alley with amazing children's art activities.

Join the anticipate 25,000 guests for this year's exciting Festival. For more information call (251) 981-2787


 
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The Friends of the Arts, Inc. is a private non-profit organization providing financial and volunteer support for the Orange Beach Center’s programs including the Orange Beach Festival of Art.  
 
As a Friend, your membership supports the Center’s Gallery, community outreach and education programs.  Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community and ensures a bright future for the Arts on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
 
Because of our patrons' membership in the Friends organization, The Orange Beach Art Center has been able to expand education programs and reach out to an ever increasing and more diverse community of life-long learners.
 
Become a Friend today and join the members who are enjoying the benefits and the satisfaction of supporting the arts.  Join our circle of Friends today!

Call for more information: 251.981.2787.