Alpharetta Arts Streetfest
Sat & Sun, April 13 & 14, 2013
10am – 6pm
2 South Main Street, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009
Presenting the work of artists from throughout the U.S., the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest is a yearly celebration of the arts in the Alpharetta Historic District. We will close downtown streets and fill them with original high-quality art. This colorful festival features live jazz and acoustical music, cultural arts performances, children’s activities and festival cuisine.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 SPONSORS: Costco, Atlanta Journal Constitution, AquaGuard Basement Systems, ARS, Guardian Restoration & Renovation, Laser Skin and Power Home Remodeling.
To preveiw the 2013 Alpharetta Arts Streetfest show click on the image below. Please enjoy 45 of the 100 juried artists:
"Art In Action" and Art Exploration throughout the Show
Children can create FREE art projects in the interactive “Art in Action” area presented by Out of the Box Studio. They will also provide a pottery wheel demonstration for children to enjoy. More opportunities for creative exploration through out the festival include tattoos, balloon art, ceramic art, wacky hair, face painting, Japanese bonsai trees, and much more.
Upcycling Art Exploration
The City of Alpharetta celebrates Earth Day with an upcycling art exploration area. Come and explore how junk can be turned into art and even make a drum to play in the "Junk Jams."
THANK YOU 2013 Media Partners: Revue & News of APPEN Newspapers and  |
Music and Cultural Arts Stage
Saturday, April 13
11am Rhythm n’ Shoes - Alpharetta Recreation and Park dance groups
12pm Naja and Joseph Reed - Acoustic Soul
2pm Cole Thannisch - Acoustic Guitar
4pm Jazz Jones Legacy - Contemporary Jazz Group
Sunday, April 14
10:30am RISPA - Performing Arts/ Dance
12:30pm Tortoise and Hair - Acoustic Rock Duo
2:30pm Sydney Rhame - Acoustic Pop/Rock
4:00pm Laura Monk and High Cotton - American/Folk Music Group
2013 Festival Cuisine
Enjoy a variety of festival cuisine from Smokejack: A Southern Grill, Pacific Rim Noodles, ZPizza, Jilly's Cupcakery, The Bubble Tree Truck, Scoop-itz, and other street fare treats such as kettle corn, Italian Ice, lemonade and roasted almonds.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2013 VOLUNTEERS: Alpha Arts Guild, Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, AlpharettaMom's.org, Alpharetta Business Association, Boy Scout Troop 69 at Alpharetta First United Methodist, Hopewell Middle School BETA Club, and Young Men's Service League - Alpharetta Center for their assistance with the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest!
Interested in getting Involved?
The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest depends on more than 75 volunteers who contribute their talent, experience and time to helping make the event a success. If you are looking for a way to get involved and support the arts in historic downtown Alpharetta, we are always looking for dedicated and energetic volunteers. Please contact Caitlin Lawrence at clawrence@alpharetta.ga.us or call 678.297.6382.
DIRECTIONS TO FESTIVAL SITE
GA 400 North or South, exit 9, left on Haynes Bridge Rd. Left on Old Milton Parkway. Right at light onto Main Street (SR9). Go through light at Milton Avenue, you will be passing the festival by the city park on your left.
PARKING
Milton Center (Milton Avenue)
PAL Parking Lot (Haynes Bridge Road)
Downtown Parking Lots (on Roswell and Old Roswell Streets)
ROAD CLOSURE MILTON AVENUE - Friday, April 12 at 5 pm until approx. 11:30pm Sunday, April 14 on Milton Avenue from Main Street west to the intersection of Roswell St.-Canton St. will be completely closed.
2013 Participating Artists
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