This prestigious two day event showcases the work of 170 exceptional artists from the USA and Canada. A much anticipated weekend event designed to attract audiences from Western New York, Southern Ontario, and national and international tourists visiting Niagara Falls, 10 minutes away.

Lewiston’s signature event, this juried show features work by artists competing for $5000 in awards a wide range of fine art and artistic craft categories.(Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Computer generated art, Mixed Media, Photography, Pottery and Ceramic, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Sculpture and Wood)

Exciting entertainment and the closing of Center Street to vehicular traffic makes this year’s event our most ambitious ever: KeyBank Chalkwalk Competition, ‘College Alley’ featuring student’s work, ArtZone has creative activities for youngsters and everyone’s an artist when the Castellani Art Museum hosts Make & Take workshops.

Our 2010 Featured Artist is Julie Silver. Demonstrations during the Art Show are encouraged and highlighted in the event program. Please contact 716-754-0166 if you wish to demonstrate. Street performers welcome. For application and information, visit website or call (716) 754-0166.

August 14: 10am-6pm. August 15: 10am-5pm.Outdoors on Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092

For more information and to submit go to: http://www.artcouncil.org/events/artfestival.php