Food, Art, Free Music All Day: Glen Rock’s Arts Fest 2023 Scheduled For Next Month

GLEN ROCK, NJ — Want to spend a Saturday celebrating local artists and musicians, shopping for their products, and enjoying activities for kids and adults? The Arts Council of Glen Rock has scheduled their 2023 arts fest for next month, and announced the lineup.

The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Glen Rock Borough Hall Lawn.

The event "celebrates and recognizes the role the arts play in our lives." It allows local artists to sell their creations.

An immersive art experience will also be available for children. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, from Giannella’s Subs and John’s Boy Pizzeria.

Here is a tentative list of artists, artisans, and makers (*Arts Council members):

*Soo Kim, SooSooStudios
*Lisa Hahn, Lisa Hahn Studio
*Pat Smythe, Watercolors by Pat
*Shantala Kaikini, Gauche, miniatures
*Flor Giron, Flor Pottery
*Peter Liman, Big Hollow Art Studio
*Adam Cohen, Arts of Wilderness
*Laura Beit-Zuri, Tied and Tinted
*Jennifer Hall, JuLouLa Handmade Creations
*Rachel Schuster, Jig & Garnet
T. Dukes, Woodburning By "T"
Vinny Cartiglia, Framed and Bejeweled
Kristin Marchesiello
Charles Saulenas, Everwood Turnings
Marilyn Chuebon, Babci’s Beanies
James Nonas, Jim Nonas Art
Vivian Leung, Aesro Design
Gigi Garcia, Little Plum
Rhonda Aversa, Zerhenity Designs

Musical Talent:

JT Cambria -- Pop throwbacks
Gayatri Mathur – Indie Pop
Catherine Merkle – Singer/Songwriter
ODE – Alternative & Classical Rock
Paper Jam – Classic Rock
Thursday Eve Collective – Eclectic mix of soul, Country, R&B
Lisa Viggiano & Monroe Quinn – Adult Pop/Jazz

Three local businesses are Premier Sponsors of Arts Fest – The Colligan Group-Keller Williams, 3 Day Blinds-David Siegel, and Alpha Fit Club Glen Rock.

Parking is available in the Boro Hall train station parking lot and along Rock Road.

For more information on Arts Fest, visit artscouncilgr.org/arts-fest-9923.

Arts Council of Glen Rock is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its purpose is to promote, support, and celebrate all forms of the arts. The aim is to provide artistic experiences throughout the year for the community, guided by three priorities: expanding arts opportunities, cultivating awareness, and energizing community support and attendance. For more information and to join, visit www.artscouncilgr.org.