“As of today, some 268 vendors
have booked exhibit space for this year’s show, which is shaping up as one of
our largest and best ever”, said Phil Cohen Co-Chair for Art in the Park 2014. “They’re coming to Willistead from all over Ontario and Quebec, from as
far away as Atlanta, Georgia. Thirty-five of this year’s exhibitors are
first-time participants. Many of our loyal vendors have exhibited and sold
their creative wares at Windsor’s favourite annual outdoor arts and crafts show
for more than 30 years. We’re gratified by their continuous, enthusiastic
involvement.”
Under the auspices of the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918) the 36th
annual Art in the Park will be held on the grounds of Willistead Manor
on Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8.
Earlier
this year – for the third consecutive year – Art in the Park was named
one of the Top 100 events of its kind by Festivals and Events Ontario. Proceeds
from Art
in the Park go toward supporting special needs children, youth and
adults as well as the ongoing restoration of Windsor’s architectural jewel,
Willistead Manor. To date, this beloved cultural event has raised well over
$1.3 million for Willistead alone.
The 268 vendors will exhibit and
sell their unique wares in an enticing array of tents and display booths set up
around the perimeter of Willistead Park.
Art in the Park is one of just a few “juried” public art
exhibitions at which standards of quality and acceptance is at a consistently
high level. Among this year’s exhibits
will be historic Celtic stonework by Duncan MacDonald, who hails from the Isle
of Islay in Great Britain, and Great Gatsby-inspired jewelry and accessories by
Romance and Ruin. Exciting new works in
all media – fine art, clay and home décor – will also be featured.
Check
out a preview of all the incredible Art that will be available at this year’s
event on our AIP Online Gallery on the AIP Website Home page or visit the AIP
Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ArtInTheParkWindsor.Remember to take the free tour of the glorious Willistead Manor while you are at Art in the Park and visit our “Events in the Manor.” All groups are local non-profits. They will be showcasing their programs, showing member art, offering some interactive activities and performances.
Worried about
finding a parking space near Willistead for this year’s Art in the Park? No
problem! Just park your car at one of
two handy satellite parking lots and hop aboard our fast, friendly free shuttle service to and from Art in
the Park. As in previous years,
getting to and from Windsor’s favorite outdoor arts and crafts exhibition will be a breeze.
Just leave your wheels at one of two convenient parking lots and take
our complimentary shuttle bus for the short, friendly ride to Willistead Park. After
you’ve seen it all, we’ll whisk you, your friends and family – and your
newly-acquired objets d’art -- right
back to your car. It’s as easy as that!
Art in the Park courtesy shuttles will run a continuous two-way schedule between
both complimentary parking areas – at the Hiram Walker & Sons employee
parking lot at 2072 Riverside Drive E. at Montreuil St., and the Windsor
Regional Hospital employees’ shuttle lot at 1591 Kildare Rd., just north of
Tecumseh Rd. E. behind the SWT Group office building. The
free shuttles will operate from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.We are again partnering with G & L Stevenson Transport to provide this courtesy shuttle service for our weekend guests”, said Cohen. “We’re encouraging everyone to use this fast, efficient service right to the park gates. We’re also extremely grateful to Hiram Walker & Sons for the many years they have supported our event by donating the use of their employees parking lot, and Windsor Regional Hospital for offering to help us out again this year.”
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
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