Downtown Dania Beach - just west of Dania Beach Blvd and US1. Take Dania Beach Blvd west and follow signs to parking around the new library and city hall campus project. FREE PARKING at identified city surface lots and on street. Additional antique motorcycle activities are east of US1 as well at Dania Beach Blvd. Visit http://www.gracecafeandgalleries.com for more information today!
Great American Artists like Charlie Harper, the "Highway Men" and Miami's own folk artist, Purvis Young, exhibits open alongside local emerging artists. The Florida highway men (and women) artists were trained primarily in north Florida and sold their art during the 1950-60's out of their cars on the highway as their works were not considered "suitable" for commercial galleries; now these same works are collector's items and highly prized. Charlie Harper, an American illustrator who quietly created a bright and colorful legacy of Middle America 'Americana,' has not had an opening before in South Florida. His pieces are whimsical portrayals of animals, cultural events and include a biblical art series. Todd Oldham, designer, and the Ford Motor Company among other household name corporations have published numerous books on his works. While Harper and his wife and fellow painter, Edie, were classically trained in the arts and in their golden years - they are a perfect foil to the local and regional emerging artists whose paintings and creations demonstrate the creative spirit and gritty spirit of today's South Florida youth and art from the 'street.' Over fifty (50) local artists and crafters will be showcased this year. The original Miami folk artist, Purvis Young, helped found the festival in 2006 will also have a featured exhibition of his art.
Attention painters, digital photographers, sculptors, soaps/beauty supplies, fashion and jewelry designers, crafters and 10 live bands featuring jazz, country, rock and international lounge and a very special appearance by Tom Quick, lead singer from the McCoy’s and 'hang on sloopy' fame - join us too on Sunday for a very special Christian worship showcase featuring multiple bands to benefit Oasis HIV AIDS ORPHAN CARE; 4 culinary artists; 30 dance performers. Over 250 local and international artists. South Florida Antique Motorcycle Association Show will also be active Saturday just east of US1 at Dania Beach Blvd.
FRIDAY 6 PM - 'Art Under The Stars' – FREE - entertainment and light hors d'oeuvres at the host gallery, Grace Café and Galleries, from 6 pm on Friday. Call for reservations 954.816.3324
SATURDAY 11 AM - 6 PM - Vendors open and LIVE MUSIC from four (4) bands of varying styles 12 - 5 PM – including Dance Performance Series 3 – 7 PM
SUNDAY 11 AM - 6 PM - Vendors open and LIVE MUSIC - SPECIAL MUSIC SHOWCASE TO BENEFIT OASIS HIV AIDS & ORPHAN CARE - $3 cover for Music from FOUR (4) amazing bands. 12 - 5 PM.
Celebrate the Arts and Support important Community Outreaches to Children and young Adults with Life Threatening Diseases.
You can become a sponsor or vendor by calling 954.816.3324 or emailing info@gracecafeandgalleries.com or watch video from previous festivals and events at http://www.gracecafeandgalleries.com
