Help Support The Arts Festival

By CURT CLARK

Published: Aug 10, 2012 12:00 am

To the Editor:

As a member of the Newtown Cultural Arts Commission, I am pleased to announce that we will be adding an exciting new event to the townâs roster â the Newtown Arts Festival that will be held at Fairfield Hills on Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16.

The Newtown Arts Festival will feature more than 50 artists and crafts specialists, two days of continuous live performances, workshops and demonstrations including visual arts, dance, music, and written word. A farmers market and food vendors round out the eventâs offerings.

As with all events, especially new ones, we are seeking sponsorship from residents, organizations, and businesses. Individuals can add their name to a âgroup thank youâ board for as little as a $25 contribution. Business support starts at $100. For specified donations, we are offering a limited edition of the festival poster by Newtown artist Tracy Van Buskirk and other special festival memorabilia.

For those who would like to leave a lasting reminder of their support, a permanent park bench complete with a commemorative plaque is available at $2,500. The benches will be permanently installed on the Fairfield Hills campus.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact me at ndrandle@charter.net or call me at 203-364-9772.

If you are a food merchant or artist please contact Stacey Olszewski at staceyolszewski@yahoo.com.

For volunteers, please contact Paul at pgm727@aol.com.

For more information, please visit the festival website at www.newtownartsfestival.com.

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing everyone at the festival!

Donna Monteleone Randle

Newtown Cultural Arts Commission

Newtown Arts Festival

Fundraising Chairperson

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