Though it has a new name (formerly the Woodland Arts Fair), the AFB Art Fair @ Woodland Park still promises to keep up with the tradition that the thousands of art fans have come to expect from this weekend-long festival. Consistently voted one of the top art fairs in the nation by trade publications (most recently named a top 15 fine art fair by "Sunshine Artist Magazine"), the art fair saw roughly 60,000 people come through the park during its two days of operation last year. This fair will boast 200 juried artists, and as part of the Lexington Art League's effort to keep visitors' experiences fresh, there will be several new artists from around the state and region. Many of the past favorites will be set up as well. Scheduled music performances, children's activities and food vendors will also be on hand.
An added bonus to the fair this year is the inclusion of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Adventure Tour, a state-of-the-art traveling exhibition of lifelike, animatronic animals. Every year, the Lexington Art League depends on a dedicated arsenal of volunteers working a wide array of jobs to make the fair run smoothly, and this year isn't any different. If you'd like to experience another side of the fair and offer some of your time, contact jcuriel@lexingtonartleague.org.
Visit www.lexingtonartleague.org after the end of June to see a list of participating artists in this year's fair.