HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2015-09-14 Fine Art Festival
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release Media Contacts:
Bill Kinney, Paragon Fine Art Festivals
admin@paragonartfest.com 941-487-8061
Betsy Fields, Research & Communication Manager
bfields@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
4th Annual Leesburg Fine Art Festival Returns to Downtown on
September 26 and 27, 2015
Leesburg, VA (September 14, 2015) – Enjoy collecting art? Inspired by the creativity and
beauty of original, handmade artwork? Then join us in Historic Downtown Leesburg at the
intersection of Market and King Streets on September 26 and 27, 2015, for a journey into the
world of original art by artisans from across America a the 4th Annual Leesburg Fine Art
Festival! The festival is once again graciously hosted by the Town of Leesburg and the Friends
of Leesburg Public Arts.
Explore the world of art in the breathtaking creations of painters, jewelers, sculptors, digital
artisans, photographers, mixed-media and fiber artists. Select from handmade originals by
artists in glass, ceramics, metalwork and woodworking. Purchase spectacular pieces for your
home or office. Commission a piece specifically for you! Become an art collector and discover
something of yourself in the process! Meet and interact with these talented artisans and learn
how your pieces were created. Artists are available throughout the even t.
Hours are Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 11-5. Admission is free! For additional
information, visit: http://www.paragonartevents.com/S-25-Leesburg+Fine+Art+Festival.html.
A portion of the proceeds from the festival will support the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts .
There will be street closures in downtown Leesburg for this event. King Street from Cornwall
Street to Loudoun Street and Market Street from Church Street to Wirt Street will be closed,
beginning at 5:30pm on Friday, September 25. Streets should reopen a t approximately 9pm on
Sunday, September 27.
The Friend of Leesburg Public Arts’ mission is to provide funding and support for public art and
arts-related programs within the Town of Leesburg. They are currently raising funds for a mural
on the Loudoun Street side of the Town Hall Parking Garage and a Sculpture Garden in Raflo
Park. For more information, visit www.leesburgpublicarts.org.
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