Artists and artisans are leading the way for communities to develop environmentally responsible economies. They are offering creations and products that culturally enrich comunity life, provide economic advancement on a local level and pioneer environmentally responsible practices.
The University Museum has organized the ECO Art and Artisans Fair to help stimulate the continuance of regional artists and artisansadvancing green techniques. This fair is designed to provide a venue for the sale of your creations,communicate with the public about the strides artists and artisans are making for the local environment and build knowledge in the arts community of what is possible with creating in an ecologically friendly way.
WHEN: September 28, 2013 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WHERE: University Museum, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
All artists and artisans are welcome to participate, whether you are an early adopter of green techniques or just starting to explore how your work can be more eco friendly, this event is to be an arts community builder .
The ECO Art and Artisans Fair will take place under the Faner Hall Breezeway outside the University Museum on the Southern Illinois University Campus in Carbondale Illinois. The breezeway is an excellent location on a brick surface with good light but also protection from the elements with an overhanging roof. The time of the ECO Art and Artisans Fair corresponds with events bringing people to Carbondale including the Saturday morning farmers market, SIUC parents weekend and an SIUC Saluki Football Game in the evening.
The ECO Art and Artisans Fair will also feature music, food, eco art activities, demonstrations and involvement from campus groups. The event will have a featured guest artist David Edgar from Charlotte North Carolina, demonstrating his techniques for transforming recycled plastics into fantastical fish installations.
We hope you can be a part of our event and share your work with Carbondale and the Southern Illinois University community. Entries will be reviewed upon receipt by the University Museum staff once your entry is approved you will be notified immediately of your booth space. Entries will be accepted until September 28 or until all positions are filled.
For more information or to apply for the event contact:
Nate Steinbrink, Curator of Exhibits, University Museum
phone: 618-453-7413
email: nstein@siu.edu
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