Boston Arts Festival

Officially named (ãhts): The Boston Arts Festival (employing the Boston accent), the Boston Arts Festival features a rich array of the visual and performing art that thrives in Boston. The festival features over 50 juried visual artists and showcases Boston’s contemporary arts scene. Housed in a custom-built artists’ village, these artists exhibit and sell their works of art, giving Boston residents and visitors a preview of the upcoming Boston Open Studios series. [ [http://www.bostonahtsfestival.com Mayor's office official festival site] Accessed 2008-09-06] [ [http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/default.aspx?id=3954 City press release] Accessed 2008-09-06]

In addition, there is an extensive performing arts program on two stages, showcasing performing arts organizations and the live performance scene in the Boston area. There is also a program of family-friendly activities including interactive painting led by the Mayor’s Mural Crew, glass-blowing demonstrations from Diablo Glass, and interactive art led by the Boston Children's Museum.

The event brings over 50,000 visitors to beautiful Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, on Boston Harbor, where they can meet the artists and craftspeople who are there to share a wide variety of art and high-end craft work, including painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture, and much more.

2008 Performances

:Blue Man Group :Buffalo Tom :Boston Ballet - Interactive performances :Eleonora Biachini - Italian, Boston-based jazz singer :Everyday Visuals - Rising stars of the Boston music scene :Bleu - Popular, critically acclaimed Boston-born musician :Aparna Sindhoor Dance - Indian dance performance :Tarbox Ramblers - Popular local bluegrass group :Bon Savants - Local group with a sound a bit similar to U2:Zili Misik - African, Caribbean & American soul

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