Arts on Foot Returns

Release Date: Wednesday, September 1st 2010

Artsy Flavor
The Washington Examiner’s ARTS ON FOOT sponsored by Wines of Argentina is just around the corner, and will run Wednesday, September 8 through Saturday, September 11, one day longer than last year. Centered at 7th and F Streets in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, this year’s free arts festival will once again host an Art Market, opening on day one and featuring daylong performances and 50 outstanding artists selling an array of merchandise.

New this year: a fast-paced showcase of DC’s fall performance season at the Harman Center for the Arts (610 F Street) on September 11. More than 25 groups—including Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street), the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Ballet Teatro International, CityDance Ensemble, Signature Theatre, Washington Improv Theater, and the Washington National Opera, will present short excerpts of their fall offerings.   

For maps, activity schedules and participant information for the Festival and ArtMarket download this 16 page the Arts on Foot guide.  [PDF 2.8 MG] Or to access the interactive guide,click here.

The best of Downtown culture will be on full display, with lively performances on the Museum Stage at 8th and F Streets and on the Performance Stage, sponsored by Ford Motor Company, at 6th and F Streets. The Alternative Arts Spaces, sponsored by Westwood College, will feature art in unconventional venues.  Hands-on activities will span the Cultural Corridors and the pARTicipate area, the festival’s first group artwork space. DC’s premier chefs will demonstrate their culinary flair in the O Organics™ Cooking As Art Pavilion, and the Safeway–Cellar No. 8 Wine Gallery will be located at Ultrabar (911 F Street) nightclub and lounge.


The Downtown BID and the Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood Association (912 F Street) produce this annual event, which previews the fall arts and cultural season in Downtown. Both WAMU 88.5 and MIX 107.3 WRQX are proud media partners. For an event program, grab a copy of The Washington Examiner on September 8 and September 9, or get one on site at the festival.

For complete festival information, visit www.artsonfoot.org. 

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