Hyde Park Art Fair Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

This just in from Howard Alan Events:

Hyde Park Village is welcoming back its signature fall art festival from October 27 - 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free.

Festival promoter Howard Alan Events is proud to partner with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the signature breast cancer division for the American Cancer Society, Hyde Park Village merchant the pink petticoat and many of the participating artists committed to raising awareness for this deadly disease.

A special chance giveaway will offer festival-goers the opportunity to support the cause and make a $1 optional donation for a chance to win the original “Fight Like a Girl” specially decorated bra designed and donated by the pink petticoat.  

In addition, the winner will receive an after hours private shopping party for 10 people at the store, that includes champagne & dessert or wine & cheese, as well as store wide discounts, a value of $200. All of the proceeds will go to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.  The organization will be accepting donations and providing information at their booth throughout the weekend.  The drawing will be held on Sunday, October 28^th at 3 p.m.  The winner will be notified via cell phone. 

The festival will feature 150 of the finest artists from as many as 30 different states as well as top local talent, many of whom have created special artwork in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month including fine arts photographer Linda Mayes, mixed media artist Susan Lane and jewelry designer Christine Goshorn.

“It is with great pride that we take part in raising awareness and funds for such a worthy cause,” says festival promoter Howard Alan.   

“Our shows feature some of the most generous artists in the country," he said. "This festival promises an eclectic mix of artwork by a variety of leading artists who work in different media and many of whom are committed to the fight against Breast Cancer as well, you will see many wearing pink at the show.”

The artists are juried by an independent panel of expert judges and hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity.  All artists are present for the duration of the show available to discuss their art, inspiration and techniques. The artistic media represented at this popular two-day juried art show include paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage, and ceramics with prices ranging from $25 hand-designed earrings to $30,000 metal sculptures.

The artists’ professional white-tented display booths will be located along the tree-lined streets of this trendy downtown Tampa area with its brick courtyards and fountains. The 23^rd Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair makes the arts accessible to a broad audience.

Festival Information At-A-Glance:

·      23^rd Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair

·      October 27 - 28, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

·      Hyde Park Village at Swann and Dakota Avenues      

·      Navigational Address:  1622 Snow Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33606

·      Free Admission

·      Juried outdoor art showcase

·      Original Art - Handmade in America

·      150 artists from 30 different states

·      Prices set to suit all budgets - ranging from as little as $25 to $30,000

·      Artists hand-selected by independent panel of expert judges from hundreds of applicants

·      All artists on site for duration of festival

·      Vast array of artistic media

For additional information on the 23^rd Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.