Y-Bridge Arts Festival
The Y-Bridge Arts Festival

Friday, August 7, 2009, 6 pm to 11 pm and
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 10 am to 11 pm

  Join Us for a One-of-a-Kind Artistic Community Event!  
 
 

Qualified Artists of Note Being Sought

Qualified artists of note are being sought for inclusion in the first annual Y- Bridge Arts Festival.  The purpose of the festival is to establish an annual art event that attracts art lovers throughout the region, and to celebrate the already rich heritage of art and craft production in this area.  Zanesville’s Y- Bridge, long associated as a unique civil engineering construction, is the site for this cultural event.  The opening date of this two- day event is Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, 2009.  Located on the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking rivers, near downtown Zanesville, this historic site attracts thousands of visitors per year.  Zanesville is an easy one hour drive east from Columbus on interstate 70, or twenty five minutes west from the intersection of I-77 and I-70 near Cambridge
 
In establishing this first ever celebration, the planning committee is seeking artists and crafts persons of quality whose work will insure that the festival is seen as an important and noteworthy event.  Complementing this main attraction will be related arts activities, fun events for all ages, as well as entertainment.  Additional information will become available as details are completed.  

Exhibitors can expect to be given a quarter of the 20 X 20 foot tent space [10 X 10 each].  A table and two chairs will be provided.  Beyond this, the exhibitor must provide their own display racks. As the tents are located on the bridge proper, which has a gentle curve, artists are encouraged to bring any leveling devices they might desire to level display racks and the like.  A recent decision by the planning Committee to drop all fees for this inaugural event is intended to encourage participation.

 The Y- Bridge Festival organizers will make every attempt to safeguard artist’s work and property, but liability rests ultimately with the artist.  Police protection and related overnight security will be provided. 

Even so, artists are encouraged to remove valuables when they leave their assigned area for periods of time, particularly overnight.  Volunteers will be available should you need an occasional break from your booth. Participating artists may bring one art work to a V.I.P. location at the festival for award consideration.  The criterion will include technical proficiency, personal style, and originality. 

If you are interested in being one of the
invited artists, please contact Jerry Westgerdes (740-455-2436 , westgerd@ohio.edu) or Yan Sun (740-826-8105  ysun@muskingum.edu),
by January 1, 2009 at which time the selection process should be completed.  Once you are accepted you can expect updates from time to time.  Please refer to the Rules and Regulations posted to this website which will provide some of the parameters. 
 

Download the Festival Rules and Regulations for details.


Sponsorship Opportunities

By supporting our Y-Bridge Arts Festival, you will be investing in the future of art and the commitment of growth to our community.
  
Sponsorship levels
      Michelangelo                                  $5000-9999
      Da Vinci                                             2500-4999        
      Picasso                                                 1000-2499
      Mary Cassatt                                          500-999
      Alexander Calder                                  100-249
      Starving Artist                                           50-99

Please make checks out to:
      MCCF (Muskingum County
                  Community Foundation)

Please Send to:
      Y-Bridge Arts Festival
      c/o: MCCF
      534 Putnam Avenue
      Zanesville Ohio   43701


The Zanesville Artist Colony proudly introduces...the 2009 Y-Bridge Arts Festival.

During the 48 hours our famous Y-Bridge is closed to general traffic, its spans are transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as the nation's top artists display their work and attract art enthusiasts from all over the region.

So Much to Do...

The Y-Bridge Arts Festival, held on Friday, August 7th, 2009 from 6 pm to 11 pm and Saturday, August 8th, 2009 from 10 am to 11 pm, features fantastic gourmet fare from some of the city's finest local restaurants, live concerts, hands-on art activities and more. In addition to hosting local artists, this event will attract nationally acclaimed artists and fine craftspeople to live and work in our historic downtown.

A Distinctive Identity...

We propose utilizing the Y-Bridge (the only bridge exactly like it in the world) to provide this arts festival with an immediate and distinctive identity, a distinctive setting, as well as international recognition. Once our festival is established, it has the potential to infuse additional tourist dollars into the local economy as well as achieve national recognition for our historic city.

A Community Invites...

The Y-Bridge Arts Festival provides a wonderful opportunity to draw thousands of visitors to Zanesville and supporting an event on this scale clearly highlights the city’s commitment to revitalize its downtown through the arts. Volunteers will assist in organizing every aspect of the festival as well as seeking state and local grants, sponsors and underwriters.

For additional information or volunteer opportunities please contact Linda Regula at 740-588-0537.

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