It's Time for Artists to Shine

The seventh annual Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival will be held March 23, 24 and 25 at the .

The event is hosted by the Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival Organizational Committee. The festival was formed to celebrate the artists of Grafton and surrounding communities and to inspire artists and art enthusiasts of all ages to display their work.

A variety of musical performances will be presented throughout the weekend, with a special performance at the Friday night Artists’ Reception. This reception will include wine, hors d’oeuvres and residents from the civic and artist community.

Artists will have the opportunity to represent and sell their entered work.

Cash prizes for first, second and third places will be awarded in a variety of categories.

Prize money is provided by primary sponsor, the Grafton Suburban Credit Union, and the Grafton Land Trust.

The schedule is:

Friday, March 23, 7 to 9 p.m.: Artists’ reception and awards ceremony.

Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m. to noon: Youth and teen receptions, Noon to 6 p.m., exhibitions, workshops and performances.

Sunday, March 25, noon to 3 p.m.: Exhibitions, workshops and performances

For more information, visit graftonartsfestival.org or facebook.com/graftonfineartsmusicfestival