The Washington Examiner’s Arts on Foot sponsored by Wines of Argentina returns on Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on 7th and F Streets.
More than 200 participating artisans, cultural organizations, restaurants, artist studios, entertainment groups and local businesses will join forces to participate in this year’s festival. The event is an interactive celebration that kicks off the fall arts season in Downtown.
This year, the festival will expand from two to three days and feature a three-day Art Market—in 2008 the Art Market was open two days and in 2007 one day. More artists will now have the opportunity to participate and sell their original works. The Art Market will be open on Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11 with extended hours from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. It’s also a key element of the full festival on Saturday, September 12.
The Downtown BID and the Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood Association (912 F Street) produce this free arts showcase spanning four city blocks and centered in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. The Examiner is the title sponsor, and Wines of Argentina the presenting sponsor, of this year’s celebration, which will include restaurant sampling courts; a chef demonstration pavilion; a wine tasting and seminar area; music and performance stages; and a cultural corridor with hands-on activities from galleries, theaters and museums.
For more information, including volunteer opportunities and where to find the official program, visit www.artsonfoot.org.