Spring Art Festival Moves From St. John Town Center to San Marco Today

JACKSONVILLE, FL(Marketwired - Apr 9, 2014) -

WHAT: 15th Annual San Marco Art Festival (Jacksonville, FL)
WHEN: April 12 & 13, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: San Marco Boulevard in Jacksonville, FL
Navigational Address: 1971 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207
WHY: To Support the Arts and the Local Community
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public
WEBSITE: www.artfestival.com
CONTACT INFORMATION: info@artfestival.com or 561-746-6615
CALENDAR LISTING: April 12 & 13, 2014, 15th Annual San Marco Art Festival. A wide variety of original artwork with broad appeal will be on display along San Marco Boulevard. Enjoy the eclectic art, live music and register to win the free Art Giveaway. Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, www.ArtFestival.com 561-746-6615. Free.

Festival promoter Howard Alan Events has moved its springtime art festival from St. Johns Town Center to the heart of San Marco. The 15th Annual San Marco Art Festival will take place April 12 - 13, 2014. Festival patrons can expect to see bold and vibrant paintings, contemporary and whimsical art, life-size sculptures, photography, handcrafted jewelry and much more. Admission to the art show is free and open to the public.

This two-day event will showcase the work of the finest artists in the country and will appeal to people of all ages including families, art enthusiasts and serious collectors looking for new and emerging talent. All artists will be on site for the duration of the show. Art enthusiasts have the opportunity to engage the artists to gain a better understanding of their work and inspiration as they stroll through the eclectic displays of quality original art.

A free art giveaway will feature the work of Russ Erickson. The Giveaway prize is a piece, named "Walk in the Park at Night', measures 25"x33" framed and is valued at $250.00. Russ uses his own cotton/silk backdrops and the use of mixed medium paints and dyed pulp to sculpt the figures and flowers for dimension. For more information on his work, visit www.ericksonstudios.com

For additional information on the 15th Annual San Marco Art Festival and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.