Mission Federal ArtWalk Spotlights San Diego’s Art Scene

Mission Federal ArtWalk Spotlights San Diego’s Art Scene

San Diego’s Original Fine Art Festival celebrates 28th year as the largest art event in the region- April 28 and 29, 2012 

WHAT: Founded by artists, Mission Federal ArtWalk enters its 28th year as a treasured event in San Diego.  The fine art festival takes over 18 blocks of downtown San Diego in the hip and historic Little Italy community. Set apart from other art events, Mission Federal ArtWalk is considered an accessible and welcoming venue for art collectors and visitors to interact with artists, view and purchase their artwork and enjoy an outdoor casual atmosphere under southern California’s sunny skies.  

Mission Federal ArtWalk is a juried exhibition of original fine art from an array of different genres including paintings, sculpture, photography and more.  The festival also celebrates San Diego’s diverse performing arts with an extensive lineup of music and dance performances. More than 350 artists are selected to participate, representing California and its bordering states as well as Mexico.  Items on display are available for purchase directly from the artist with an expected price range of $50 to above $15,000. 

Families are invited to bring their kids to enjoy KidsWalk, a special area at the event offering more than 20 hands-on art activities provided by regional children’s museums, performing art schools and art instructors.  

While strolling through Little Italy, visitors may indulge in five stages of live music, a dedicated venue for San Diego’s dance companies, terrific eateries and creative vignettes of performing and interactive entertainment.  

WHEN: The two-day event takes place on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 2012.

WHERE: San Diego, California - outdoor fine art festival takes place in the Little Italy community, a part of Downtown adjacent to the bayfront.  For more information on the neighborhood, visit www.littleitalysd.com.  

COSTS: Mission Federal ArtWalk is a free public event provided as a community asset thanks to sponsorship support from companies like: title sponsor Mission Federal Credit Union; Cymer; The Westgate Hotel; Night & Day; signonsandiego.com; Zone Perfect; Scripps Health; San Diego Magazine; Petco; and Whole Foods. Their sponsorship support allows participating artists to obtain exhibit space at a reasonable cost while they are able to showcase and sell their fine art and it allows more than 120,000 visitors to experience the event’s unique mix of original fine art at no cost.  

SUGGESTED HOTEL: The Westgate Hotel is known as the city’s most iconic jewel, located in downtown San Diego. Art enthusiasts may find a variety of hotel, bed and breakfast and vacation stay options by visiting www.sandiego.org.  

PHOTOS:  http://www.missionfederalartwalk.org/press/photos.html 

FEATURED ARTISTS: Each year an esteemed roster of 12 participating artists are deemed the Featured Artists of Mission Federal ArtWalk.  This list will be announced soon.  12 REASONS TO BUY ORIGINAL ART:  

1) It's a healthy addiction. 

2) Your choice reflects your own originality. 

3) Living with a work of art never gets old, only better. 

4) Consider it haute couture for your walls. 

5) You take home part of an artist's creative story. 

6) Embrace love at first sight. 

7) It's unique - no one else will have one. 

8) Add to or begin a collection.

 9) Your furniture will thank you for it. 

10) It's a treasure now and a treasured heirloom later. 

11) Liven up your sculpture niche. 

12) Support the economy and nourish the soul. 

MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.missionfederalartwalk.org, @ArtWalkSD, or www.facebook.com/ArtWalk San Diego. 

MEDIA CONTACTS: Citrus PR 

Lauren Walsh Forgione or Stephanie Heliker 

858-720-0910 

lauren@citruspublicrelations.com

stephanie@citruspublicrelations.com 

Press Photos Available for Download:http://www.missionfederalartwalk.org/press/photos.html 

www.facebook.com/ArtWalkSD@ArtWalkSD

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