ArtsFest 2019
ArtsFest 2019 After Dark
The theme of ArtsFest 2019 was “Succumb to Your Senses” because the attractions appealed to all
five senses.
• Nearly 100 artists in multiple mediums displayed their wares. Congratulations to Greg Davis,
photographer, for Best of Show among his fellow juried artists.
• The Off the Wall Urban Art Contest debuted. Congratulations to Best of Show, Brent McAhren for
his masterpiece.
• Stuart Chopped contest returned, and returning chef, Jose Peralta took top honors for the second
year in a row. Also in the Culinary Pavilion, guests learned about using essential oils in recipes and how to
prepare lionfish.
• The ARTivity Zone offered dozens of hands–on activities including, learning classical guitar with
the Treasure Coast Guitar Society, paint-by-number flamingos with the Marine Resources Council, spin art
with Stuart Ceramics, and splatter art with Pinspiration.
• Saturday evening during ArtsFest After Dark we had an unforgettable time watching performances
honoring the cultures of India, Asia, South America and the Polynesian Islands. Das Biergarten featured
several local craft breweries.
There was a lot to see and do at ArtsFest 2019, all for a great price of $10. The admission fee is used
to support the 365-days-a-year programs and efforts of the Arts Council to nurture and grow Martin County’s
cultural community.
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