Fine arts and family fun take center stage as Artstreet 2001, celebrates its 20th year on the downtown streets of Green Bay from August 24-26.

More than 200 juried regional and national artists exhibit exquisite works of ceramics, glass, fiber arts, graphic art, jewelry, painting, photography and much more for visitors to view and purchase. Artist demonstrations offer insight into the delicate creative process and give some visitors the chance to get hands on.

Four live entertainment stages help create a festive family atmosphere with the rich sounds of blues, jazz, folk, classical, as well as theater and dance performances. Visitors can even check out some of the best local performing arts on the community stage.

Children and parents alike will find plenty of reasons to smile at Artstreet's children's area. Kids of all ages can try their hand at creating their own masterpieces with hands-on activities including paper hat workshops, refrigerator magnet making and painting. And laughter is sure to fill the summer air as clowns, jugglers and magicians take to the children's stage for daily performances.

All this fun is certain to create some rumbling tummies, but a stop at the edible arts area will quiet those growls with an array of ethnic foods and delicious creations. Taste buds are sure to get a work out with traditional fare including hamburgers and brats and ethnic specialties such as Australian barbecue, gyros and crab rangoon.

Admission to Artstreet is free, and parking is available at a variety of city parking lots and ramps, as well as city streets. For more information on how to get into the fun, call the Northeastern Wisconsin Arts Council at 920/435-2787.

CONTACTS:

Brenda Krainik
Marketing Director
Phone: 920/405-1176
E-mail