Phoenix Center for the Arts is proud to once again bring together Valley artists, musicians, writers, students, and scholars to create a weekend-long cultural celebration sure to excite the whole family. The third annual Phoenix Festival of the Arts will take place in the heart of downtown Phoenix at Hance Park, December 12-14, 2014. In addition to the many arts and cultural organizations participating as vendors and exhibitors, art lovers will be able to enjoy local food truck cuisine and top-notch performances taking place on two stages.

What: The Third Annual Phoenix Festival of the Arts

Dates: December 12-14, 2014

Hours:
Friday, December 12 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Where: Margaret T. Hance Park and Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix AZ 85004 (deck park above the I-10 Interstate freeway)

Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 1:00pm-4:00pm – “DANCE DANCE SATURDAY” will feature local dance companies and high school dance ensembles in the Phoenix Center for the Arts Theater. Desert Dance Theatre, Step’s Junk Funk and Crossroads Performance Group will perform in the line-up. More details to come.

Parking/Transportation: Limited public parking available in the Phoenix Center for the Arts parking lot (enter from 3rd Street, just North of Moreland). Street parking is also available on 1st and 2nd streets.

Tip: Avoid the hassle and take METRO Light Rail to the McDowell/Central Ave or Roosevelt/Central Ave. Bike racks are also available. To find out the best way for you to take public transportation to the Festival, click here to plan your trip. For rates and other details see www.valleymetro.org.

Park & Ride Locations:
7th Avenue/Camelback Road
19th Avenue/Montebello Avenue
19th Avenue/Camelback Road
38th Street/Washington Street
Central Avenue/Camelback Road
Dorsey Lane/Apache Boulevard
McClintock Road/Apache Boulevard
Price Freeway/Apache Boulevard
Sycamore Street/Main Street

Presenting Organization: Phoenix Center for the Arts

Supported By: Arizona Community Foundation, City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation, Arizona Humanities, Home Depot, Hensley Beverage Company, Lou & Evelyn Grubb, Phoenix New Times, Radio Phoenix, S&M Moving Systems, SRP, Yelp

Event Highlights:  Three days of live arts and humanities programming – 80 performances/presentations + 80 arts and cultural exhibitors! Plus a hands-on community mural, food trucks, flash performances, a beer & wine garden, a Family Zone play area and more!

Phoenix Arts & Culture Guidebook:  This take-home guide to all things arts & culture in Phoenix will feature information on the participating arts and cultural organizations. 5,000 will be handed out at the festival…for free!

Information: gro.straehtfolavitsefxineohpnull@ofni or 602-254-3100

Facebook: Phoenix-Festival-of-the-Arts

Twitter: @PhxFestivalArts, @PhxCenterArts

Instagram: @phoenixfestivalofthearts, #phoenixfestival

Festival Mission Statement: The Phoenix Festival of the Arts is an annual celebration of arts and culture in the Valley of the Sun. The festival serves to stimulate both economic and cultural growth, and encourages the entire community to explore artistic, cultural, and educational activities surrounding a central theme.  Locals and visitors alike are invited to join in for a weekend-long event full of arts, entertainment, vendors and local cuisine.

Five main components of the event:
• Art vendors, who will be selling locally made original art.
• Participation of Valley arts and cultural organizations, small and large.
• Performances from poetry, choirs, dance, hip-hop, symphony, and folk.
• Family Zone, which will be a hands-on area for the youth to discover and play with art.
• Presentations & Discussions with regional scholars, storytellers, local historians and curators.

About Phoenix Center for the Arts

Phoenix Center for the Arts provides opportunities to participate in the visual and performing arts through creative and affordable quality programming. Offerings include art, music, dance, theatre, creative writing, and Spanish-language art for youth, adults, and families. Phoenix Center for the Arts is managed by Phoenix Center Arts, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Phoenix Center for the Arts is proud to be a facility of and supported by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.
Info: www.phoenixcenterforthearts.org