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Festival of the Arts 2007

The Eleventh Annual Festival of the Arts Has Huge Turnout

Volunteers make the day

May 2007 – The Eleventh Annual North Park Festival of the Arts on May 20 was a terrific success this year. The crowd was estimated at over 35,000 people. The unique blend of arts, culture, and entertainment created an event highlighting North Park’s diversity and dedication to the arts.

This year featured several new additions to the Kids Art Beat area: The Art Miles Mural Project, Sophia Isadora Academy of Circus Arts, and Peace Flags by Kids. Youth activities also included arts and crafts hosted by Michaels, and a storyteller. The Kids Art Beat was sponsored by the Barona Band of Mission Indians.

The Main Street Stage (formerly the Music in the Park Stage) was sponsored by North Park’s Ascent Real Estate and Cox Communications. Crowds were drawn to the energy and enthusiasm of the local bands that came out to play. The Food Court Stage also featured local bands with a more acoustic sound, as well as spoken word poets. Festival goers lounged on couches donated by the Rescue Mission Thrift Store and enjoyed free frappuccino samples from Starbucks. And as always the World Music Stage presented music and dance from traditions around the globe.

The Dance Stage was once again wildly successful, due in no small part to the hard work of Kathryn Irey. She worked all year long to develop this stage and create a truly unique attraction that is unrivaled anywhere in San Diego County.

Art was ever present throughout the event. Stilt walkers dressed in colorful costumes made their way through the crowds, adding to the festive atmosphere, while performance artists of all sorts captured the imagination. From the juried artists on University Avenue to the artists and demonstrations throughout Ray Street, the festival was abuzz with activity where artists and craftspeople demonstrated their wares. Congratulations to all of our juried arts winners:

Harry Daily, Best in Show
Ray Taylor, Best New Artist
Allison Hargis, Fine Crafts
Kaya Mutasio, Fine Jewelry
Tikva Derhy, Mixed Media
Ricardo Vela, Photography
Laura Cutlin, Sculpture

This event was possible because of the many volunteers that assisted on May 20, and of course, the Festival Committee worked hard all year to make this day possible. Kudos to Daniel Bess, the Chair of the Spring Festival Committee for leading this dedicated team.

North Park Main Street would like to thank its sponsors and media partners. Ascent Real Estate, the Barona Band of Mission Indians, Cox Communications, the North Park News, SignOnSanDiego.com, the San Diego Union-Tribune, and City Beat, among many others

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors!

The North Park Festival of the Arts is produced by
North Park Main Street with support from The City of San Diego’s
Commission for Arts and Culture and the County of San Diego.