City Arts Fest Blog

Saturday, Jan 7

We sent out a team of videographers, lead by our friend Brad Curran to capture as much as they could at the 2011 Fest. The fruits of their labor can be found HERE all to one hell of a song by the F*#king Eagles (sorry Mom).  Enjoy- we'll see you October 18-20 for the next Heineken City Arts Fest!

Friday, Jan 6

Another successful year under our belts. Thanks to the great contributions of our staff, friends, families, the community, committed volunteers, the amazing artists and musicians, our generous sponsors, the hardest working team in fest business* and most importantly - YOU.  We're incredibly excited to announce the 2012 festival will take place October 18-20.  We're hard at work putting another great lineup together and we can't wait to share it with you.  Look for lots of new additions to the festival with updates to come in the months ahead. In the meantime, if you have questions or want to sign up early to join our team, please email info@cityartsfest.com.  Again, thanks so much for your support and we'll see you real soon.

Love,
City Arts

*Based on our totally subjective evidence.

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Monday, Nov 7
Announcement

After a city-wide vote in September, followed by votes cast in the downtown Verizon store throughout October, we have a winner of the Totally Subjective Arts Contest and he is... Christopher Bryce Morris - founder of the Central District Art Walk and represented by the Columbia City Gallery.  Christopher wins $1000 and a Pantech 4G phone courtesy of Verizon! Congrats Christopher.

Born in South Central Los Angeles, Christopher Bryce Morris grew up with a passion for drawing and painting.  Drawn to the works of old masters, especially those of Peter Paul Rubens and Caravaggio, their works fueled his love for depicting shadows and flesh. 

After an early education in the city's magnet schools, he attended Otis College of Art & Design. While there Christopher was...

Wednesday, Oct 19

Watch SSG Music's Nikki Benson talk about her favorite highlights from the fest on Fox News This Morning.

A very special performance from the ...

Monday, Oct 10
Announcement

You must redeem your print-at-home ticket for your 3-day wristband at one of the following locations prior to attending an event.

Each attendee MUST be present to redeem a wristband, which must be put on by a festival employee. (In plain speak: If you have two tickets, you and your friend need to each be present in order to redeem both wristbands.)

 

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Thursday, Oct 20

Friday, Oct 21

Friday, Sep 30
Announcement

After hundreds of votes and fierce competition, we have narrowed down the Totally Subjective Opinion Awards to three worthy finalists. They are Christopher Morris (She Was Fair and Wore Stars in Her Hair), Joy Hagen (Sound Waves) and Oleana Perry (Skeletons at the Table).  Their work is pictured below and you'll be able to see it in person beginning October 6th at the downtown Verizon store.  The highest vote getter will receive $1,000 courtesy of Verizon.  Head down and cast your vote!  Thanks Verizon for supporting local artists.

 

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Tuesday, Sep 27
Announcement

Another Rainy Saturday has some really cool giveaways on their site.

Tuesday, Sep 27
Announcement

We're giving away a pair of tickets to see the Long Winters with Campfire OK, Cobirds Unite and Cataldo opening night at the Showbox on Oct 20. Head on over to Facebook, share the post about the contest and we'll pick one person who shared it. Ready, Set, Go!

Tuesday, Sep 20
Announcement

Check out who the Seattle Met thinks you must see at the Heineken City Arts Fest.

Thursday, Sep 15
Announcement

SSG Music says the new additions to the fest mean you have no reason not to go all in with the wristbands. We agree. Check out their recent post. Thanks y'all.