Created by and for the community, the 2011 Norway Arts Festival will feature more than 100 fine artists at the 44th Annual Norway Sidewalk Art Show and myriad events and performances held along Norway’s historic Main Street.
The fun begins on Thursday, July 7th, with a lecture at the Norway Library, followed by a lively weekend that will include the Norway Triathlon, Poets on the Porch VIII, and the annual Library Used Book Sale, along with musicians, jugglers, dancers, children's activities, drummers, and giant puppets. Go to the Schedule link above for details.
Every event is free to the public. Thanks to a Merchants Raffle, several lucky folks will go home with free original art.
Typically over $4,000 in judged and purchases awards are given out to fine artists and artisans. To register as an exhibitor, go to Vendors/Exhibitors link above.
The Main Street of Norway will again be closed for the 2011 Norway Arts Festival to allow for a pedestrian mall from 258 Main St. to 450 Main St!
The Norway Arts Festival is pleased to announce this year's focus figure, "Tony Montanaro" (1927-2002), internationally acclaimed mime artist, director, and teacher. Montanaro a world class performer founded the Celebration Barn Theater in 1972, making South Paris the location for performers around the world to refine their skills in mime, storytelling, acting, physical comedy, and puppetry. The Celebration Barn Theater will be celebrating its 40th year in July making this years' focus figure a perfect match. Tony's wife Karen Montanaro will hold a special Performance Thursday July 7th in honor of Tony and his effect on her work. Preceded by a special showing of "Tony Montanaro: The Miracle of Inspiration", presented by Leland Faulkner co-director of the film. The Celebration Barn will be combining their intensive residency that week to provide a theater workshop on Friday July 8th , with a performance during the festival on Saturday the 9th.
For a detailed map of the festival venue showing the road closure, exhibitor booths, performance locations, public parking and restrooms go to Vendors/Exhibitors and click on Venue Map.
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