The Summit To Host Annual Premier Art Festival

Online, June 2, 2011 (Newswire.com) - What: 4th Annual Louisville Festival of the Arts at the Summit

When: June 11 - 12, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where: The Summit in Louisville, located at Brownsboro Road (KY 22) via exit 34 off the Gene Snyder Freeway - Navigational Address: 9401 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40241

Why: To Support the Arts and the Local Community

Admission: Free and open to the public

Website: www.artfestival.com

Contact Information: [email protected] or 561-746-6615

Facebook: Howard Alan Events

Twitter: @ArtFestivals

The Summit will host its premier annual juried art show in June this year; traditionally held in May, this popular high-end festival has been scheduled for June 11 - 12, 2011. The 4th Annual Louisville Festival of the Arts at the Summit will showcase the work of 150 of the finest artists in the country including top local talent from Louisville as well as feature live music and interactive art activities for children. Admission is free and open to the public.

Bold and vibrant paintings, contemporary and whimsical art, life-size sculptures, photography and jewelry are among the original works of art that will transform this popular retail and dining destination into a first class outdoor art gallery. Prices are set to suit all budgets and range from $25 hand-designed earrings to $20,000 metal sculptures. The artists, juried by an independent panel of expert judges and hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity, will line The Summit with their gallery style display booths and will be present for the duration of the show.

"The festival presents art enthusiasts with a fantastic way to explore the work of many different artists in one setting," says festival promoter Howard Alan. "You have the opportunity to meet and connect with the artist before making a purchase, which makes the investment much more meaningful and personal," comments Alan.

The 4th Annual Louisville Festival of the Arts at The Summit makes the arts accessible to a broad audience. The event appeals to people of all ages including families, art enthusiasts as well as serious art buyers looking to add to their collections. The artwork on display and for sale is original and handmade in America.

"This festival has become one of The Summit's signature events," says Becky Norton, General Manager for The Summit. "In addition to more than 100 local and national artists there will be family friendly entertainment on The Terrace throughout the weekend."

Among Local Participating Artists:
Lonnie Combs - Wood - Fisherville, KY - www.topchefpeppermills.com
Lonnie Combs, a native Kentuckian, creates unique and functional art with logs salvaged from storms. His designs include pepper mills, pens, wood turnings, sculptures, vases, hollow forms and bowls. Each handcrafted item is original and an individual expression of nature through his perspective. His work is highly sought after and only available at fine juried art shows around the country.

Mark Needham - Jewelry - Louisville, KY - www.markneedhamjewelry.com
Award-winning jewelry designer Mark Needham's work reflects his love of sculptural and architectural forms and his pleasure in creating new ways to combine familiar materials. Each piece is unique, made by hand and finished in a variety of textures. His modern designs, appealing to both men and women, draw from his education as an architect and clearly convey his admiration of elegant, simple lines and forms. Needham's jewelry is available in leading American museums, retail stores and high-end juried art festivals around the country.

Schedule of Events on The Terrace
June 11th
Storytelling with the Blue Apple Players - 11:00 am to Noon
Arts at Crafts for Kids - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

June 12th
Storytelling with the Blue Apple Players - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Arts & Crafts for Kids - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm