A Fair In The Park September 11, 12, 13 2009 Mellon

The Power Flower will be featured at A Fair In The Park September 11-13 2009

@ Mellon Park (right next to Pittsburgh Center for the Arts on Fifth Ave in Shadyside)

Friday: 1 PM - 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM

The Power Flower is a twelve-foot wind driven kinetic sculpture in the form of a potted sunflower. Sun and wind energy are collected with a wind turbine driven by spinning flower petals and photovoltaic solar film leaf surfaces. The flower provides power for public use. The sculpture also powers colored LED lighting for dynamic night illumination. A weatherproof controller maintains safe power levels and timed programmable lighting. This is housed within ample signage for graphics and mission statements. The sculpture is transportable and sets up easily for events and exhibitions.

David Edwards, founder of Art Energy Design explains, "The attention grabbing nature of large kinetic artworks is a great way to open a conversation about energy generation within the urban landscape."

Track the whereabouts of the Power Flower here.


About A Fair In The Park

from their website

2009 will be the 40th year for A Fair in the Park, an annual contemporary craft festival presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh. Our festival is held in the lush surroundings of Mellon Park, adjacent to The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Nestled between Squirrel Hill and Shadyside, this 16 acre park provides us with a casual ambience that allows us to showcase artist's in a natural setting, and helps make it one of the most enjoyable events of the season. Rated one of 'Sunshine Artists' top 100 art shows nationwide, A Fair in the Park features the overall highest quality crafts and art that consistently obtain a high rating from our participants.

An estimated 20,000+ attend, many are dedicated customers that enjoy the opportunity to interact with 100 American craft artists working in Clay, Textile, Jewelry, Glass, Metal, Wood and Mixed Medias. In addition to the vast array of fine craft and art demonstrations, A Fair in the Park also features three days of live regional and national music, children activities, a bountiful food concession, plus a variety of unique outdoor entertainment. Rain or shine, this is an event not to be missed!

2nd Annual East End Food Co-Op Art Harvest! Sept 23

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Join a Fresh Crop of Local Artists at the 2nd Annual Co-op Art Harvest!

Our local block party celebrating the local community and the autumn harvest-
right in front of the Co-op on Meade Street.

Over 30 local artists displaying and selling their handmade work including
jewelry, painting, glasswork, cool stuff made from recycled materials, pottery,
knits and more!

Decorate your own raku pots, fired on-site, make a silk screen, or have
your portrait painted. Children's activities provided by the Waldorf School
of Pittsburgh and La Escuelita Acoris.

Food from our local suppliers including Smith's Organic Farm, Frankferd
Farms and Turner Dairy, as well as samples from Lawrenceville's new
Turkish Coffeehouse! The Co-op Café will also be handing out delicious
samples of their vegetarian fare made with locally grown food!

Live music all day with J.M. Steiner, Cathasaigh, Joy Ike, Cellofourte,
Middle Eastern Dance by Rachel and the spoken word performance of
Erica Zechander Sledge.

Extra parking at The Shady Lane School, corner of Meade and
N. Braddock Avenues.

Stay tuned for featured artists and the final performance schedule!

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pittsburgh photographer rick byerly, http://www.uniquetake.com

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A Fair in the Park September 7 - 9 2007 Mellon Park

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No matter the year you can check out current details for A Fair in the Park at http://www.craftsmensguild.org/ .

September 7 - 9, 2007

A F A I R I N T H E P A R K

presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh

http://www.craftsmensguild.org/

Mellon Park - Pittsburgh, PA

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Look for A Fair in the Park's complete Event Schedule in the Sept. 5th issue of The Pittsburgh City Paper!


*** THE ARTISTS ***:
A F A I R I N T H E P A R K is one of Pittsburgh's best kept secrets. Held in the lush surroundings of Mellon Park, this event is an end of summer artistic showcase. One of the only arts and crafts festivals in the United States presented and run by artists, A Fair in the Park features 100 American Contemporary Craft Artists from across the United States as they exhibit work in Clay, Textile, Glass, Metal, Jewelry, Wood and Mixed Media.
Visit: http://www.craftsmensguild.org/ for the complete list of A FAIR IN THE PARK Vendors!

Also featuring special exhibitions and demonstrations, Some highlights include:
- The Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors will also be present with an outdoor sculpture exhibition in the Mellon Park Rose Garden.

- Articulate; Pittsburgh's Creative Network will be present to showcase their online registry of artists from South Western Pennsylvania and distribute the first ever Pittsburgh Gallery Guide.

- The Sogetsu Pittsburgh Study Group - Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) - will exhibit a show titled Iron, Glass and Flowers to commemorate the Sogetsu School's 80th anniversary and the Pittsburgh Celebrate Glass Events in The Mirror Room at Phipps Garden Center.

- The Mobile Museum featuring Alberto Almarza will be present to demonstrate the process of Pok Pottery.

- Glass, Wood, Metal, Jewelry and Mixed Media demonstrations by: The Pittsburgh Glass Center, Wood Turners Anonymous, The Tree Carver, Isis Art Jewelry, Facets of Light, Clancy Paper Works, DiRenna Designs and Fig Studios!

*** THE PERFORMING ARTISTS ***:
A F A I R I N T H E P A R K is pleased to announce our WYEP (91.3 fm) Concert Weekend. Visit http://www.craftsmensguild.org/ for the complete schedule of 2007 Performing Artists. Featured performances: Joe Grushecky, The Gypsy Knights and The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra!

*** THE CHILDREN'S AREA ***:
A F A I R I N T H E P A R K also welcomes The Saturday Light Brigade, The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, The Bubbleman, Oogles 'n' Googles and The Pittsburgh Mothers' Center to our event. Visit http://www.craftsmensguild.org/ for more information about the Children's Area.

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Mellon Park is located along Fifth and Shady Avenues in Pittsburgh's Shadyside area. It is adjacent to the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Admission is free. Parking is also free on surrounding streets.


Fair Hours:
Friday, September 7th: 1 PM - 7 PM
Saturday, September 8th: 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, September 9th: 10 AM - 5 PM


A F A I R I N T H E P A R K would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
Renewal by Andersen, Verizon, AmericanStyle Magazine, Gutter Helmet, WholeFoods, The Pittsburgh City Paper, Lite Rock (92.9fm), The Saturday Light Brigade, The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Mothers' Center, Oogles 'n' Googles, WYEP (91.3fm), Art-iculate and Carlow University.

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The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh
c/o A Fair in the Park
4523 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
P. 412 687 8858
F. 412 687 6338

For more information about The Craftsmen's Guild or A Fair in the Park, please visit our web site: http://www.craftsmensguild.org/

A F A I R I N T H E P A R K is presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh
with the cooperation of the City of Pittsburgh.



SEE YOU AT A FAIR IN THE PARK!

pittsburgh galleries is a project from
pittsburgh photographer rick byerly, http://www.uniquetake.com