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The ArtsMerced Festival
Saturday October 2nd 2010
Main and N Streets in Downtown Merced
New name, new partners, new attractions, same great arts festival.
The Merced County Arts Council is very proud to present its 17th annual fine arts and craft festival on October 2nd from 10am – 7pm on Main and N Streets in Downtown Merced – The ArtsMerced Festival.
Formally known as the Big Valley Arts and Culture Festival, the Arts Merced Festival will be held in partnership with UC Merced’s Family Weekend promising a record turnout. The festival will also feature Arts Alive, a 6 hour live arts competition culminating in an awards ceremony from the festival main stage at 6pm.
But, don’t let all the new details fool you. The best of the festival is back for another year, with lots of fine arts and craft vendors, just in time for some early holiday shopping, free art activities for kids, delicious foods, main stage entertainment, and much, much more.
If you are an artist and would like to be a vendor at The ArtsMerced Festival download an application form below.
Download Vendor Application (PDF)
Download Food Vendor Application (PDF)
Want to tell thousands of local Mercedians and tourists about your business or service, all in one day? Become a sponsor of ArtsMerced! Festival. Click below for details.
Sponsorship Information (PDF)
Summer Classes for Kids of All Ages
Are your kids at home for the summer? Are you looking for something for them to do? The Merced County Arts Council has the answer for you. We are excited to announce our summer classes for kids.
Next Art Hop: Saturday, July 17, 5-9pm in Downtown Merced
 Visit www.MercedArtHop.com for more information.
July's Art Hop Theme: HEROES AND HEROINES.
Artists & Merchants: Take Note!
Beginning March 1, artists and merchants will need to register on the Art Hop’s new website. The address will be the same, www.MercedArtHop.com, but it will work more like a social networking site (like Facebook or MySpace). This is where merchants will find artists to exhibit in their storefront, and vice versa. If you need help setting up an account, or photographing/uploading images of your artwork, call the Arts Council at (209) 388-1090, or email MercedArtHop@gmail.com. One of the Art Hop staff will be glad to help you.
Got community?
We're looking for new ideas and even more volunteers this year! Something you want to see at the Arts Center? Let us know! Want to get more involved in your community? We'd love to hear more about what you're interests are. Just jot down a few notes in this questionnaire (Word Doc) and email, mail or drop it off anytime. Thank you!
The Arts Council thrives on the commitment of countless volunteers. From data entry to writing news articles, from photographing events to staffing information booths, our volunteers do it all. we are always looking for new people to join this amazing team!
You can find out what kind of opportunities we have in a couple of different ways.
For the internet-savvy types, go to http://www.handsoncentralcal.org/, and type "arts council" and "95340" in the upper right corner of the screen. You'll be directed to 1-800 Volunteer's website, and find our volunteer opportunities there.
Rather talk to a real person? Contact Tamra at (209) 388-1090 or TamraPartin@gmail.com to plan a time to come to the Arts Center and meet with her.
Arts Council's Arts Journal
Arts Merced Annual Report
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