Arts to Take Over Suwanee Park Again

Suwanee will get a double dose of arts Saturday (May 18). The Arts in the Park festival returns to Town Center Park for its 2013 run. And as in past years, that will coincide with the official rollout of the SculpTour exhibits.

As noted in a city news release, "Art Splash" is the theme for the 2013 festival, which is organized by the North Gwinnett Arts Association (NGAA) and co-sponsored by the city.

The festival will run 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Some 60 artists will exhibit, sell, and demonstrate their art; several performance artists will entertain; and attendees will be invited to create their own art pieces through a chalk art competition and community art program.

that is temporarily on display in front of City Hall.

"We started this festival as a way to share the arts with the community," NGAA President Vickie Johnson, who also is an arts teacher at Central Gwinnett High, said in the news release. "Art enriches our lives, and this festival is all about sharing the fun, energy, and creativity that the arts can offer."

Public art is a strong part of Suwanee's economic development strategy. Several SculpTour pieces have been purchased either by the city or by individuals and businesses for permanent display around Suwanee.

; all SculpTour funs are raised through private donations.

Arts In The Park 2013 schedule:

• 11:15 a.m.: Zeyphr Brass Quartet

• 12 p.m.: Magic Show - Merritt Ambrose

• 12:30 p.m: Billy Jonas

• 1:15 p.m.: Zumba Flashmob

• 1:40 p.m.: Collins Hill Orchestra - Little Mermaid & Captain Jack

• 2:15 p.m.: James Erl Jones Band

• 3 p.m.: Billy Jonas

• 4 p.m.: Awards Presentation

• 5 p.m.: James Erl Jones Band

• 5:30 p.m.: Zumba Flashmob

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