49th Annual Art in the Park, October 1st and 2nd, 2011
TIMES: | 9am to 5pm (both days) |
LOCATION: | Boulder City, Nevada Wilbur, Bicentennial and Escalante Parks (also includes Colorado St & Arizona St) 401 California Ave. - Boulder City, NV 89005 Click HERE for information on Boulder City Hotels, RV Parks, Restaurants and more |
ARTISTS: | 300+ juried Fine Art, Fine Craft & Traditional Craft artists selling original artwork |
FOOD: | 25+ unique food, beverage and "adult" beverage offerings - beer, wine, mimosas, bloody marys, margaritas & more |
ACTIVITIES: | Live demonstrations, live music, activities for children and raffle giveaways |
ABOUT ART IN THE PARK
Art in the Park is one of the largest outdoor juried art festivals in the Southwest and is the largest
Art in the Park is one of the largest outdoor juried art festivals in the Southwest and is the largest
fundraiser for the Boulder City Hospital Foundation. The event is held over two days in beautiful
Boulder City, Nevada, not far from Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the bright lights of Las Vegas.
The event is free to the public, and although Boulder City's population is just over 17,000,
the event draws over 100,000 visitors.
1st through 3rd place ribbons are awarded in Fine Art, Fine Craft and Traditional Craft
1st through 3rd place ribbons are awarded in Fine Art, Fine Craft and Traditional Craft
categories, as well as an overall "Best in Show" winner.
MAPS & LAYOUTS
Overview of Parks & Event
Wilbur Square Layout
Bicentennial Park Layout
North Escalante Park Layout
South Escalante Park Layout
Aerial of Parks & Event
Overview of Parks & Event
Wilbur Square Layout
Bicentennial Park Layout
North Escalante Park Layout
South Escalante Park Layout
Aerial of Parks & Event
RAFFLE
Each of the 300+ artists participating in the event will graciously donate a minimum of one (1) piece of artwork to the fundraising raffle. Local Boulder City Chamber of Commerce members also donate amazing prizes. Over $25,000 in prizes will be raffled! Purchase your tickets at the Hospital Gift Shop, Foundation Office or local businesses from Thursday, September 9, 2011 through Sunday, October 3, 2011. Drawings are held all day October 1 and 2, 2011. Need not be present to win. Winners have 10 days to pick-up prizes. To donate to the 2011 fundraising raffle, please call 702.293.0214.
Each of the 300+ artists participating in the event will graciously donate a minimum of one (1) piece of artwork to the fundraising raffle. Local Boulder City Chamber of Commerce members also donate amazing prizes. Over $25,000 in prizes will be raffled! Purchase your tickets at the Hospital Gift Shop, Foundation Office or local businesses from Thursday, September 9, 2011 through Sunday, October 3, 2011. Drawings are held all day October 1 and 2, 2011. Need not be present to win. Winners have 10 days to pick-up prizes. To donate to the 2011 fundraising raffle, please call 702.293.0214.
VOLUNTEERING
It takes hundreds of volunteers and civic organizations to make Art in the Park a success each year. To volunteer for Art in the Park or Boulder City Hospital, please call 702.293.0214.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Volunteer Sign-Up Form
It takes hundreds of volunteers and civic organizations to make Art in the Park a success each year. To volunteer for Art in the Park or Boulder City Hospital, please call 702.293.0214.
Volunteer Job Descriptions
Volunteer Sign-Up Form
MERCHANDISE
To purchase t-shirts, fleece blankets, tote bags, aprons, coffee mugs, visors or baseball hats, please call 702-293.0214
To purchase t-shirts, fleece blankets, tote bags, aprons, coffee mugs, visors or baseball hats, please call 702-293.0214
PARKING/SHUTTLES
Limited free parking is available throughout Boulder City. Limited free handicapped parking is available on the side of City Hall and on the side of the Parks and Recreation Department (401 California Ave.). $8 paid parking is also available through the Foundation in the special off-site parking lot. To park in the paid parking lot, please continue on Nevada Highway into Boulder City and follow the signs. Free shuttle transportation service is available from the paid off-site parking lot. Cash only please.
Limited free parking is available throughout Boulder City. Limited free handicapped parking is available on the side of City Hall and on the side of the Parks and Recreation Department (401 California Ave.). $8 paid parking is also available through the Foundation in the special off-site parking lot. To park in the paid parking lot, please continue on Nevada Highway into Boulder City and follow the signs. Free shuttle transportation service is available from the paid off-site parking lot. Cash only please.
CONTACT
Direct: (702) 293-0214
Main: (702) 293-4111
Fax: (702) 293-0587
E-Mail: wendy@bouldercityhospital.org
Direct: (702) 293-0214
Main: (702) 293-4111
Fax: (702) 293-0587
E-Mail: wendy@bouldercityhospital.org
2 comments:
Great time and a wonderful family experience.
Jessica Johnson Com 101 4041
Art in the Park is always fun and this year was no exception. However, I was disappointed with some of the art vendors. They're definitely wasn't as many as in the previous years and I ended up not purchasing anything.
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