Norcross Arts Fest

Norcross Art Fest 2012 Distributes Charitable Proceeds

splash_festivals — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:52:35 +0000

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When festival-goers think of Norcross Art Fest, they picture colorful artisans, live entertainment, an energetic Kidz Zone, great food…and wonderful volunteers. Perhaps, the most important feature of the award-winning annual event is the “art of giving” which happens behind the scenes. In 2011, $12,000 of the proceeds raised for Art Fest were given to the Norcross Lions Club who distributed the much needed funds to local and community projects and charities. This kind and friendly civic club helped start the annual celebration of the arts when it was called “Norcross Fall Festival” more than nine years ago. Some of these worthy organizations that receive money include: Georgia Council for the Blind, Georgia Special Olympics, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Norcross Cooperative Ministries, Norcross High School, Norcross Meals on Wheels and many other important causes.

This year, Norcross Art Fest 2012 has once again committed the same funds to help benefit these same deserving groups and non-profits that the Norcross Lions Club serves. Each one of these recipients looks forward to the much-needed money to help run their services and activities. A complete listing of recipients will be published in January 2013.

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Norcross Art Fest Announces Winning Artist for Poster and T-shirt Contest

splash_festivals — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:53:31 +0000

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The 2012 feature artist for Norcross Art Fest is the very talented and imaginative Lynn Reeder from Stockbridge, Georgia. She is the winner of Art Fest’s annual poster contest, and her colorful piece is fun, vibrant and original – just like the City of Norcross.

Reeder explains that she “loves crows, and the painting depicts the simple act of giving.” She states, “just offering another individual a small present such as a flower shows kindness and thoughtfulness.” The friendly artisan, a graduate of Atlanta’s Portfolio Center, says that art is always a wonderful gift to share with friends and family. Her two sisters are also accomplished artists as is her mother. What creative genes!

The local artist is perhaps best known for her inventive “carved paintings” which are always a big hit at Norcross Art Fest. In an inventive process that Reeder created, she begins each carved piece with sheet rock mud. “I love going to stores like Lowes instead of art supply shops. It’s much more fun and affordable,” laughs the artist. She then applies the compound to a wood base, carves into the material, and then paints on it with metallic acrylic paint. After the artwork is dry, she then puts on a stain and polymer resin as a finishing touch. “I just wanted to do something that would stand out and be original,” continues Reeder. She truly is an original!

Make sure to stop by her booth at Norcross Art Fest on October 6 and 7 to see the fantastic booth and show-stopping images.

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Norcross Art Fest “Event of the Year”

norcrossartfest — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:40:41 +0000

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The Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau bestowed the honor of “Event of The Year” to Norcross Art Fest at their annual holiday luncheon held at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford, Georgia. The beautiful facility was the perfect venue for the hospitality industry’s award celebration. Cindy Flynn and Frances Schube of Splash Festivals Inc., producers of the event, were thrilled to receive the trophy. “I can’t wait to give this beautiful glass sculpture to Bucky Johnson, because I think it would look great on the Mayor’s desk,” laughs Flynn. Lisa Anders, Deputy Director of the Gwinnett CVB, presented the award and commented that Norcross Art Fest does a wonderful job attracting visitors to the area and filling hotel rooms. Attendees of the ceremony also included Gwinnett hotel executives, general managers and restaurateurs.

Inside Gwinnett Magazine also has named Norcross Art Fest “Best Festival” by their readers for both 2010 and 2011. “Art Fest is truly a team effort. We have incredible volunteers, a wonderful committee and a super City staff that is there with us all the way,” explains Schube “We have more than 400 community helpers, students from Norcross High School, scouts from several troops, and even our Mayor and Councilmen are there to help make Art Fest a winner. Some of these tireless workers meet and greet the artisans at 4:30 am when it is still dark outside. They are the true heroes,” says Flynn.

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Food Vendors

norcrossartfest — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:33:24 +0000

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Our shows embrace the community spirit of the cities that host our shows. First opportunity is given to local food establishments to be vendors at the events. When choosing food vendors, we try to avoid duplication of the majority of items that we allow to be sold. Additional selection criteria is based on the uniqueness of the food you have to sell, the variety you have to offer, the size of your set-up and presentation of your food. Out of respect for the local downtown restaurants in Norcross, we will not accept applications for pizza, Italian or Cuban food vendors. We are especially in need of vendors who prepare and sell fresh, healthy selections of sandwiches and salads. If you are interested in participating, please download the Splash Festivals 2013 Food Vendor Application to complete and send to us. Selections for Norcross Art Fest 2013 will be made by the middle of June, 2013.

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Norcross Art Fest Benefits Lions Club

norcrossartfest — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:18:02 +0000

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Splash Festivals is proud to support the charities and programs of the Norcross Lions Club with proceeds from Norcross Art Fest. Through the efforts of the Lions Club, “problems get smaller and the communities get better.” That is because they help where help is needed—in our own communities and around the world—with unmatched integrity and energy. Internationally, 45,000 clubs and more than 1.35 million members make them the world’s largest service club organization. They are also one of the most effective. Lions are focused on helping the blind and sight impaired. The Norcross Club provides leader dogs for the blind; cornea transplants in cooperation with Emory University; eyeglasses for those in financial distress, especially school children; an annual camp for blind children located in Waycross and book recordings for the blind. They also contribute to other charities like the Local Cooperative Ministry and the American Cancer Society. The Norcross Club even recognizes, each school month, a Norcross high student outstanding in academics and service to his/her community or school with a certificate and $100 check. Norcross Art Fest provides significant funding for all of the above Lions activities and more.

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General Information

norcrossartfest — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:39:48 +0000

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Norcross Art Fest 2013 – What to Know Before You Go

Location
Join us on the streets of Historic Downtown Norcross. All streets through the downtown area will close at 4AM Saturday, October 5 through 9PM Sunday, October 6.

This event will go on rain or shine.

Admission
FREE

Festival Hours
Saturday, October 5, 10AM to 6PM, Sunday, October 6, 11AM to 5PM

Pets
We are a pet friendly festival. All pets must have their owners on a leash.

Parking/Transportation
If you are arriving from Peachtree Industrial or Peachtree Parkway, FREE parking and shuttle is available at the satellite lot at 3169 Holcomb Bridge Road at the Jefferson Building across from the Garden Plaza Hotel and at the Garden Plaza Hotel. Look for the “Shuttle Parking” signs. Shuttle buses run Saturday from 9AM to 10PM and Sunday from 9AM to 9PM. If you are arriving from Buford Highway, I85 or Beaver Ruin Road, Free parking and shuttle is also available at the Norcross First United Methodist Church at 2500 Beaver Ruin Road. Shuttle buses run Saturday from 9:30AM to 8PM Saturday and Sunday from 12:30PM to 7PM. Parking is also available at Rock Tenn Corporation located at 504 Thrasher St. No shuttle service is available from that lot, but it is just a five-minute walk to Art Fest.

Parking for Those With Disabilities
Parking for visitors with motor scooters or wheelchairs is available at 65 Lawrenceville St. next to the Norcross Police Department. Due to the closing of Holcomb Bridge Road through the City of Norcross for Art Fest, please access this lot via Buford Hwy. to Lawrenceville St. or Mitchell St.

How to Get To Shuttle Lots

Via Peachtree Ind. South – Turn left on Holcomb Bridge Road. Turn right into Jefferson Plaza at 3169 Holcomb Bridge Road.

Via I-285 – Go North on Peachtree Ind. Blvd, turn right on Holcomb Bridge Road. Turn right into 3169 Holcomb Bridge Road (Jefferson Plaza).

Via I-85 N – Turn left on Beaver Ruin Road. Shuttle parking will be on your right at 2500 Beaver Ruin Road (Norcross First United Methodist Church).

Via Buford Hwy. Traveling North – Turn right on Beaver Ruin Road. Shuttle parking will be one half mile on your left at 2500 Beaver Ruin Road (Norcross First United Methodist Church).

Via Buford Hwy. Traveling South – Turn left on Beaver Ruin Road and proceed to 2500 Beaver Ruin Road (Norcross First United Methodist Church).

Look for the “Shuttle Parking” signs.
Festival Amenities
To ensure your time at Norcross Art Fest is enjoyable, we offer the following services for our guests:

ATMs: ATMs are available throughout the festival venue and in the Iron Horse Tavern. Look for the ATM signs or ask any Art Fest staff member.

FIRST AID: First Aid is located at the Art Fest Headquarters tent on Thrasher St. across from the Woods Animal Clinic. If you are unable to get to the first aid station, please find an Art Fest staff member to assist you.

LOST & FOUND: Lost and Found is located at the Art Fest Headquarters tent on Thrasher St. across from Woods Animal Clinic.

RESTROOMS: Restrooms are available in Thrasher Park and throughout the Festival.

It is a Splash Festivals, Inc. policy that all exhibitors and vendors must show proper credentials and be pre-registered. Politicians, political, or religious groups will not be allowed to distribute literature during this two-day event.

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Directions

norcrossartfest — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:40:19 +0000

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Festival Map

norcrossartfest — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:40:36 +0000

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Download the 2012 Norcross Art Festival Map (pdf, 1.4 mb).

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Norcross Arts Fest 2012 Official T-Shirt

norcrossartfest — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:12:05 +0000

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Check back soon for the preview of our official 2012 t-shirt.
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Artist Booth Maps

norcrossartfest — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 04:41:32 +0000

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Download the 2012 Norcross Art Fest Map # (PDF approx. 172k)

Download the 2012 Norcross Art Fest Map #2 (PDF approx. 193k)

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