6th Annual Bridge Street Art Fair

Is there anything better than #kidsmakingstuff at the #bridgestreetartfair ?

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Pure love and joy at our @kelseymontagueart inspired station at the #bridgestreetartfair  She is definitely What Lifts Me... #whatliftsyou ?

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6th annual #bridgestreetartfair was a success! Thanks to all who performed, helped out, made something, bought something, sold something or just showed up! I love seeing my community crawl out of hibernation for this rite of spring!

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The fabulous @madvivid at the #bridgestreetartfair

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I’m proud of these students and many more who used creativity and hard work to raise money for charities for their choice at yesterday’s #bridgestreetartfair

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TOP TEN REASONS TO COME TO THE BRIDGE STREET ART FAIR

10. Come out of hibernation! It's finally SPRING! 
9. Ride your bike down Route 100! Join the Bike Parade from the Waitsfield School to the Art Fair, departing at noon.
8. Change your look! Get your face painted, a henna tattoo or a temporary tattoo.
7. Update your decor! Bid on a handmade clock, framed artwork or buy some hand-painted napkins at the Fayston School Children's Art Auction.
6. Boogie to live music!
5. Sit by the river and enjoy ice cream and treats from the Sweet Spot or hot American Flatbread!
4. Find a treasure at The Green Closet, The Artisan's Gallery, 40 Bridge Boutique or at one of the many craft booths!
3. Get inspired by artwork by artists from pre-school to professional, then make your own at one of the free art activity booths
2. Support the Businesses of Bridge Street for a last hurrah before the Covered Bridge closes on Monday.  
1. Celebrate our creative community! 

Remember, please park at Waitsfield School or Waitsfield Telecom!  The parking spaces on Bridge Street must be available for business patrons! This event is free and open to the public and is made possible but the help of many volunteers.  Please email nmcdonough@wwsu.org if you would like get involved!

It's Coming! Bridge Street Art Fair... Saturday, May 16th

Clay napkin rings and tokens for the art auction at Bridge Street Art Fair

Bridge Street Art Fair, Saturday, May 16, 2015

Bridge Street Art Fair, Saturday, May 16, 2015

Join us on Saturday, May 16th for the third annual Bridge Street Art Fair.  From 12:00-6:00, we will gather on the green behind Historic Bridge Street in Waitsfield to celebrate all things creative.  The Art Fair features a professional craft fair, live music and entertainment, free art activities and demonstrations, food, face painting, henna tattoos, student art show and children’s art auction.  This all-ages event is free and open to the public and will take place RAIN or SHINE!  Parking is available at Waitsfield Elementary School and Telecom.  The event will kick-off with a Bike Parade from the Waitsfield School at 12 pm.  This event is made possible by support from Sugarbush Resort, the Fayston School PTO and Waitsfield School PTA and the businesses of Bridge Street. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Nora at Nmcdonough@wwsu.org.

Painted napkins for the Children's Art Auction at Bridge Street Art Fair

What a day for the Bridge Street Art Fair!

The Second Annual Bridge Street Art Fair was a blast last weekend!  Thanks to all who attended and helped make this event a huge success.

The Abominables close down the day

Welcome! 

Latin Dancing with Constancia Gomez... So much fun! 

Paintings by Candy Barr

Making Mindfulness Charms

Artist vendor tents

Lunch by the Mad River from the Butchery

"Make One, Take One" with Alex 

"Make One, Take One"

Hanna Tattoos 

Painted chairs for art auction

Volunteers Needed for Bridge Street Art Fair, Saturday, May 17, 2014!

Art Fair Jobs 2014

Job	Time	# of Volunteers needed
Art Show Set Up	9-11 am	6
General Set-Up	9-11 am	6
Additional Set-Up	11 am-1 pm	4
Bike Parade	12 -1 pm	6
Assist with Art Activities	1-3 pm 3-5 pm 5-6:30 pm	6
“Info Booth” / Child control	1-3 pm 3-5 pm	6
Maintenance	3-5 pm	2
Early Clean Up	5-7 pm	4
Clean Up	6-8 pm	8

Please email Nora if you are interested in volunteering! 

"Birds of a feather" piece for art auction

Students in Mrs. Boyden's first and second grade class created this group piece for our Children's Art Auction at the Bridge Street Art Fair on Saturday, May 17. 

Up, up and away! Piece for Art Auction complete!

Students in Mrs.. Goldhammer's first and second grade class created this collaborative piece for our Children's Art Auction at the Bridge Street Art Fair on Saturday, May 17. 

Bridge Street Art Fair Planning Meeting... Tomorrow!

Although winter is upon us, we may find ourselves thinking longingly about the warmer days of Spring and the events that will draw us out from hibernation. Last year, a new Spring tradition was added to the calendar.  The Bridge Street Art Fair was started to celebrate the arts for all ages and bring our community together for a day of creativity, entertainment and fun. We are hoping to build upon the successes and lessons  of last year’s Bridge Street Art Fair and once again create a great event this Spring. We are tentatively planning for this one day celebration to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2014 on Bridge Street in Waitsfield.  Goals of this event include to celebrate the arts at all levels, from pre-school to professional, as well as support the businesses of downtown Waitsfield and strengthen connections within the community and the schools.  Last year’s Art Fair included a student art show, an art auction fundraiser, a bike parade, live music and dancing, a craft fair, artist workshops and demonstrations, food vendors and much more.

Now that the New Year is upon us, it is time to start planning this year’s fair. I would love to hear any feedback regarding last year’s event that may help us as we plan for our second annual Art Fair.  There are tasks ranging from small to large that must be completed between today and May 17th.  Last year, a small group of teachers, parents and community members put in countless hours to make this event a huge success.  An initial planning meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4th.  Please join us to offer feedback and ideas and/or discuss what your involvement might look like this year. If you are unable to come but would like to be involved, please contact me at nmcdonough@wwsu.org

Agenda for Planning Meeting, February 4, 2014

Waitsfield School Library 8:00 am

• Introduction of  meeting attendees (10 min.)

• Recap of last year’s event (10 min.)

• Brainstorming and Input (25 min.)

• Break and optional exit (5 min.)

• Task groups (25 min.)

Bridge Street Art Fair

Thank you to all who attended and helped with the Bridge Street Art Fair and the Children's Art Auction.  The day was a huge success!  I'm already looking forward to next year!

Rock Painting

Flag Painting with Meg Reinhold

Pottery with Leigh Stockton

Lisa's years of experience really payed off! What a huge help! 

3rd & 4th grade quilt at art auction 

1st and 2nd grade world painting at art auction

Kindergarten fingerprint painting at art auction 

1st and 2nd grade peace painting at art auction

Checking out the bottle cap magnets at the art auction 

third and fourth grade Vermont pictures at art auction 

Fifth and sixth grade quilt at Art Auction 

Kandinsky inspired mosaic by grades 5 & 6 at art auction 

Pre0K and Kindergarten quilt at art auction 

Cruisin' in style 

Great job on the Bike Parade, Kathy! 

This way to the Art Auction! 

Pastel Artist Judy Greenwald at the Artisans' Gallery 

Needle Felter Neysa Russo at the Artisans' Gallery 

Art at the Green Closet

... And the Bridge Street Butchery

Art by Harwood High School students

Look at all of those bikes!  Way to Walk 'n' Roll!

Zentangle station led by Ashley and Hana 

Flag painting with Meg Reinhold

Rock painting! 

Pottery with Leigh

Printmaking with Macy Moulton

Felted wood creatures for sale at the craft fair

Felted wood gnome's cap ... who doesn't need one of these??

Potter Leslie Montalto rakes it in 

Entertainment by the Moretown Minstrels

Face painting by Mel from the Children's Center

Enjoy lunch from the Bridge Street Butchery in the shade by the Mad River 

The line was out the door at the Sweet Spot!  Over 200 scoops served! 

Dave Bolger and the Moretown Minstrels

Silk Paintings and Monet's Water Lilies at the Green Closet

Ice Cream! Yummmm! 

Serena and Scout show off beautiful hand blown glass

Candy Barr painting en plein aire

The very talented Sadie Bolger wows the crowd

Girls on the Run sell water bottles to fundraise for charity

Art in the Alley

Art Auction ... Looks like a beautiful gallery

I scream, you scream...

Break dancing performance 

Rob Dasaro and his son rock out 

Thank you Meg!  I couldn't have done it without Meg Schultz from Meg's Events! 

CONSTANCIA! (enough said!)

Replay Dance Crew

Rock Painting extravaganza 

Candy Barr's finished painting... and she painted portraits for the price of one cupcake

SugarShack rocked out until the sun set

So tired after a busy day!