Last year the COVID pandemic derailed most of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts programs, including ArtsFest, but we are pleased to announce that ArtsFest 2021 will take place Oct. 15-17.
That weekend New Rochelle and Pelham will be alive with art exhibits, live music, great food, films and exciting performances. Among the highlights: The return of the free Culture Trolley, artists’ open studios, plus activities taking place in more than 40 public and private cultural venues all over town, including an Artisan Craft Market, the free ArtsFest Music Festival and ArtsFest Dance Festival and a spoken word event with the acclaimed READ650.
Now in its 12th year, ArtsFest was created by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts to highlight the variety of arts—and arts venues—right here in in our community. We anticipate that ArtsFest will be more important than ever, helping our communities “turn the page” after the trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic and underlining the role the arts play in creating a sense of community.
There is no fee for artists or venues to participate. But you do need to complete the venue participation form and return it by Aug. 25 to be included in the four-color brochure that is mailed directly to homes in New Rochelle and Pelham and distributed at venues throughout the communities.
Please be specific about which days and what times you will be open, what your venue will be offering (art exhibit or performance), and most appropriate age group.
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