Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

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August 27 & 28, 2022 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • University Avenue, Palo Alto
FREE ADMISSION!
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This high quality, community-friendly event is sponsored by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. In the past it has attracted over 150,000 people every year from throughout California and the West Coast. The festival-now celebrating its thirty-ninth year-takes place on tree-lined University Avenue in beautiful downtown Palo Alto, a vital economic area 35 miles south of San Francisco. The backbone of

the festival and the key to its success are the three hundred fine artists and crafters whose display booths are placed back-to-back along University Avenue. These exhibitors are the reason why this festival attracts such a high percentage of fine artists and crafters whose work you'll see only at a few select shows on the West Coast. Always a crowd-pleaser, the Italian Street Painting Expo will again offer one full block of chalk artists creating larger-than-life works of art all weekend long on Tasso Street. This year's co-beneficiaries of the Italian Street Painting Expo are Palo Alto's Youth Community Services & Ada's Cafe. Local participation is high at this event. The Palo Alto Parents & Professionals for Art are the organizers and the beneficiary of the kids' art & crafts area called the Kids' Art Studio. Also, the Kiwanis of Palo Alto will again manage and serve the micro-brews and fine wines that can be found throughout the festival. For those driving to the festival, free parking is within a block or two of the festival site, but festival attendees are encouraged to use public transit or ride a bike. For transit information: 511.org. If you are a dog owner thinking about bringing "Fido" to the festival, please reconsider. Large crowds can easily make a typically mellow dog very anxious & sometimes aggressive. For up-to-date information, call: 650-324-3121.

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University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
94301

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Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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+16503243121

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2020 Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

On August 22-23, the celebrated fine art festival known as the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts returns to beautiful downtown Palo Alto on University Avenue from 10am-6pm. A stunning showcase of art is displayed across all mediums with 300 talented contemporary artists from all over the country and the Bay Area. Many unique and one-of-a-kind art pieces are available for the perfect souvenir for your home, business, and art collectors alike.

Festivalgoers will have the opportunity to become immersed in some exceptional artistry while strolling through the event. Don’t miss the Italian Street Painting Expo where “paintings” made from chalk pastels are created at ground level – on the pavement, live musical performances on two stages and street corner concerts, performing and interactive exhibits, Free - Kids’ Art Studio, and emerging high school artists.

There’s plenty of tasty foods and beverages throughout. For the wine connoisseur, enjoy some NEW wines introduced by local “small batch” vintners, or maybe something bubbly. And for our craft-beer aficionados there’s a variety of beers to experience. A perfect pairing to go along with the fine art.

The 39th annual multi-faceted arts celebration is hosted by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce.