SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTS

The Fort Atkinson Arts Council, a 501 C (3) non-profit organization, is committed to Fort Atkinson's local community by supporting all art forms including visual arts, theater arts, music, writing, film, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and multi-disciplinary art.  Founded in 1983, the council has been in a quiet mode for a few years, but kicked off it's newly revived commitment in 2008 by co-hosting the 1st Annual Winter Arts & Farmers Market at the VyMaC Creamery Building this past December. Learn more ABOUT US.

IN THE NEWS
FISHING FOR ARTISTS IN JULY
The Fort Atkinson Arts Council is proud to annonce its 2nd Annual Dowtown Arts Walk on July 31. In partnership with the Chamber of Commerce Carnival Days and the Fort Farmers Market, we are looking for artists to display their beautiful creations from 8am to 2pm on Saturday July 31 on South Water St. $100 Best of Show and two $50 Honorable Mentions will be awarded. Check here for GUIDELINES & APPLICATION

ARTS COUNCIL HELPS LIBRARY EXPANSION & RENOVATION
The Fort Arts Council has been asked to assist the Dwight Foster Library work on their arts acquisition and plan for the upcoming expansion and remodel. Two representatives from the Arts Council will sit on the library arts task force.

ARTS COUNCIL SPONSORS WEEKLY KIDS CREATIVITY TENT AT FORT FARMERS MARKET
The Fort Arts Council is sponsoring the Kids Creativity Tent at the Fort Farmers Market every Saturday 9am to 11am May through October. Cool art projects every Saturday. Volunteers can contact market manager, Cynthia Holt, to help out farmersmarket@fortchamber.com.

2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY JULY 1, 2010 - APPLICATIONS DUE FOR DOWN TOWN ARTS WALK $25 after this date. Click here for guidelines & application.

SATURDAY JULY 31,2010 - Downtown Arts Walk 8am to 2pm

SATURDAY AUGUST 21,2010 - ARTS SATURDAY at the Fort Farmers Market. Over 20 additional arts and crafts vendors as well as a community art project.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 - ARTS SATURDAY at the Fort Farmers Market. Over 20 additional arts and crafts vendors as well as a community art project.

SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2010 - The 2nd Annual Lorine Niedecker Wisconsin Poetry Festival. For more information and registration visit: www.lorineniedecker.org

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