11th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival

The Alexandria King Street Art Festival returns September 7 - 8, 2013,

from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, with more than 200 of the finest

artists in the country, an eclectic array of original artwork, live

music, interactive art activities, and two free art giveaways.  This

highly anticipated two-day celebration of the arts is produced by

national festival promoter Howard Alan Events and hosted by the City of

Alexandria. Admission is free and open to the public.


This

festival draws leading national artists and appeals to locals and

tourists alike including art enthusiasts and collectors looking for new

investments and emerging talent.  The artistic media include paintings,

life-size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and

ceramics.  Patrons return each year and look forward to the vast array

of original artwork on display.  The prices are set to suit all budgets

and range from $25 hand-designed earrings to $30,000 metal sculptures.

Festival

patrons can register to win artwork by two participating artists. The

first, a 24” x 48” limited edition Giclée print on canvas of Virginia

Landscape by Kathleen Green (www.kathleengreenart.com), valued at $595. The second, a custom framed 18" x 26" print of Magical Horizon I by Cheryl Summers (www.artistcherylsummers.com),

valued at $300.  The prizes will be on display at each artist’s booth

throughout the weekend where registration will also take place until

4:00 pm on Sunday when the winning tickets will be drawn. No purchase is

necessary to participate in the giveaways.

Alexandria, named one

of America’s Top ArtPlaces 2013, is a perfect backdrop for this

top-notch art affair. Produced by Howard Alan Events and hosted by the

City of Alexandria, the Alexandria King Street Art Festival is ranked

the 17th top art fair in the United States by Sunshine Artist, the

nation’s leading publication for art and craft shows. It is also

included on the Harris List as one of the nation’s best art shows. The

artists will line King Street in Alexandria’s Old Town from Washington

Street to the Potomac River and will be present for the duration of the

show, available to discuss their art and inspiration.

A variety

of activities will be offered throughout the weekend. The Art League

will host a fundraising sale of ceramic ice cream bowls made by local

artists that will include a scoop of ice cream to enjoy at the

festival.  The Torpedo Factory Art Center will present Art Activated, an

afternoon of demonstrations, performances and art making on Saturday,

September 7.  This free event offers visitors an opportunity to explore

their creativity, with artist demonstrations and hands-on projects

including screen-printing, the popular Bubble Gum Art, Create-Your-Own

Button station, and more. In addition, the Torpedo Factory will host the

NYC-based Sketchbook Project on Sept. 7th & 8th.  This global,

crowd-sourced art project and traveling exhibition encourages

participants from all walks of life to fill the pages of a blank

sketchbook.

The King Street Art Festival is the premier event of

the city’s fall arts season, which spans September to November. Find

more information on www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com.



Festival Information At – A - Glance:

11th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival
Saturday, September 7, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday, September 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Old Town Alexandria on King Street from Washington Street to the Potomac River waterfront
Navigational address: 480 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Free Admission
First-Rate

Juried Festival – Ranked 17th in the Country by Sunshine Artist, the

nation’s leading publication for art and craft shows
More than 200 Leading Local & National Artists
Vast array of original art on display and for sale
Wide range of prices to suit all budgets
Suitable for all ages – Families, Art Enthusiasts & Collectors
All Artists on Site, Available to Discuss Their Work, Inspiration & Techniques
Live Music
Alexandria Art Experience - Interactive Art Activities
The Art League’s Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser
Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Art Activated - Saturday, September 7, an afternoon of demonstrations, performances and art making.
NYC-based Sketchbook Project on Sept. 7th & 8th
Two

Artist Giveaways – prizes will be on display at each artist’s booth

throughout the weekend where registration will also take place until

4:00 pm on Sunday when the winning ticket will be drawn. No purchase is

necessary to participate in this giveaway.
Prize 1:  24” x 48”

limited edition giclee print on canvas of Virginia Landscape by

participating artist Kathleen Green, valued at $595
Prize 2: custom framed 18" x 26" print of Magical Horizon I by Cheryl Summers, valued at $300

About Howard Alan Events, Ltd.:
Howard

Alan Events, a Florida-based company, develops and presents art and

craft shows throughout the country. For the past 25 years, Howard Alan

Events has produced some of the nation’s finest juried art shows,

including more than 40 venues each year such as the Downtown Aspen Art

Festival (Aspen, CO), Beaver Creek Art Festival (Beaver Creek, CO),

Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival (Chicago, IL), and

the Las Olas Art Fairs, (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Several shows are ranked

in the top 100 art fairs in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine. For

additional information on Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across

the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

About Alexandria, Virginia:
Named

one of America’s Top ArtPlaces 2013, Alexandria is nationally

recognized for its vibrant arts scene and creative culture.  Its

historic sites, authentic architecture, award-winning restaurants, and

unique galleries, shops and boutiques make it a popular weekend getaway

located just minutes from downtown Washington, DC. www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com