The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30 and feature more than 160 local and national artists and craftspeople
The Times
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the annual New Hope Juried Arts & Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30, and feature more than 160 local and national artists and craftspeople.
Held at New Hope Solebury High School, 182 West Bridge Street in New Hope, the rain or shine festival is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the festival is $1. In addition to the artists market, the festival includes events for the whole family — from a children’s art tent to a food court and music. Visitors also may choose to enter a free drawing where 25 winners will receive a pair of tickets to Bucks County Playhouse. The grand prize is A “Weekend in New Hope”.
The New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival attracts artisans from states along the east coast as well as thousands of visitors. Artists and craftspeople include specialists in oil painting, pastels, watercolors, drawing, etching, mixed media, black and white and color photography, soft and hard sculpture, wood turning and rustic furniture, pottery and glassware, wearable art, leather and fabric handbags, handspun and felted clothing and jewelry — including hand-blown glass beadwork as well as precious and semi-precious metals and stones. Prizes are awarded in six different categories: crafts, fine arts, fiber, jewelry, mixed media and photography.
Proceeds of the festival will go toward maintaining the New Hope Visitor’s Center and is sponsored by Penn Community Bank and Bucks County Playhouse. Co-chairs Sharon Flanagan and Linda Rowe are very enthusiastic about this year.
Flanagan said, “Our 25th New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival continues our tradition of presenting highly respected artists and craftsmen.”
Rowe added, “There is something for everyone in every budget. There are ideal gifts for fall birthdays and for the holidays and, of course, art pieces that will enhance any home.”
A real community effort, volunteers are needed for set-up, check-in, booth sitting and other duties. For more information, visit www.NewHopeArtsandCrafts.com or email newhopeartsandcrafts@gmail.com.
