The Bruce Museum Annual Outdoor Arts Festival will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on museum grounds. For its 36th edition, more than 85 new and returning artists from across the country will showcase their work. The juried works include painting on canvas, board and paper, mixed media in 2D and 3D, drawings and graphics, including digital media, sculpture and photography. Artists are on hand to discuss their pieces and process, and several will be painting live or offering demonstrations throughout the weekend. All works are available for purchase in a wide price range for every taste and collector. In addition, this family-friendly event features lunch menu offerings and free art activities for children.
Festival admission of $10 includes admission to the Bruce Museum galleries, spotlighting the new exhibition “In the Limelight: Toulouse-Lautrec Portraits from the Herakleidon Museum,” as well as the shows on George Wharton Edwards (1859-1950): Illustrator, Painter, Writer and Nikon Small World. Admission is free to members and children less than five years old. Visitors will be able to join the museum at the entrance to receive instant free admission and many discounts both at the festival and in the store.
For a preview, visit ”Festivals” at brucemuseum.org for a complete listing of this year’s exhibitors.
The Bruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Dr. For more information, call the Bruce Museum at 203-869-0376 or visit brucemuseum.org.
