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It’s time for MAYFAIR FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS!

Here’s (almost) everything you need to know…

May 27-30, 2016

Western end of the Allentown Fairgrounds
FREE parking in the Fairgrounds lot, enter Gate 6 from Liberty Street

FESTIVAL HOURS:
Fri 4:00 – 9:30
Sat 12:00 – 9:30
Sun 12:00 – 9:30
Mon 12:00 – 6:00

ARTIST MARKET HOURS:
Fri 4:00 – 8:00
Sat 12:00 – 8:00
Sun 12:00 – 8:00
Mon 12:00 – 6:00

CHANGES: Not many! “After many years of figuring out how to set up the various segments of Mayfair Festival in this location, we are settling into a good groove,” says Arlene Daily, Executive Director of Mayfair Inc. “We tweaked things from year to year, but last year seemed to be the best of everything–layout, hours, and programming–so we are sticking with it.”

The only changes of note:
1. The addition of a new Sculpture Garden in the center of the indoor artist market—landscaping and garden sculpture
2. Beer/wine booths will accept cash (food vendors will still conduct sales with tickets)
3. An eighth music festival format was added: Americana on Friday night

HIGHLIGHTS

ARTIST MARKET:
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/2016-artist-market/

SOME of the returning ARTIST MARKET artists:
–Sculpture Scapes (sculpture)
–Andy Smith (watercolors)
–D. Ahlum Gallery (painting)
–Ed Youtz (woodturning)
–Michael Sandy (photography)
–A Natural Alternative (natural/vegan soaps)
–Mark Poole (pottery)
–Mary Coover (fantasy ceramic figures)
–MBG Designs (millefiori jewelry)
–Metallic Art Graphics (mixed-media art objects)
–Paul Grecian (photography)
–Sculpture Scapes (sculpture)
–Bill Snyder (astrophotography)
–Twin Oaks (hammocks)

SOME of the new ARTIST MARKET artists:
–AG Jewelers (gold jewelry)
–George Banagis (pen and ink)
–Goldie’s Creations (ceramic flowers)
–Mary-Lynn Moffett (whimsical sculptures)
–Jeff Breen (copper sculpture)
–Mistura Timepieces (watches made from wood)
–Timber Tiki Traditions (fashion)
–True Blue Collections (hand-dyed cotton using indigo plants)

ART EVENTS:
Barnaby Ruhe portrait painting marathon – http://www.mayfairfestival.org/barnaby-ruhe/
Allentown Arts Collective events in the PigPen – http://www.mayfairfestival.org/pig-pen-experimental-art/
Traditional Crafts in costume – http://www.mayfairfestival.org/traditional-crafts/
Sculpture Garden – http://www.mayfairfestival.org/sculpture-garden/

ALSO: They are running a frame drive and instrument drive for the Allentown School District. Frames and instruments can be donated at any People First Federal Credit Union building. For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/help-allentown-schools/

STAGES:
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/stage-schedule/

BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
–Lyons Fiddle Fest at Mayfair
–Big Valley Bluegrass
–Crow Hill
–Druckenmillers & Friends
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/bluegrass-festival-2016/

AMERICANA FESTIVAL
–Slambovian Circus of Dreams
–Bovine Social Club
–Hannah Violet Trio
–Adam Frei
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/americana-night/

COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
–Scott Marshall & Marshall’s Highway
–Crazy Hearts
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/country-music-festival-2016/

BLUES FESTIVAL
–Live at the Fillmore
–Craig Thatcher
–Dave Fields
–Steve Brosky n His Big Lil’ Band
–Dana Gaynor Band
–Brian Brazil/Hard Case Blues Band
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/blues-festival-2016/

FOLK FESTIVAL
–Godfrey Daniels at Mayfair
–John Flynn
–Boiled Owls
–Derelict Franchise
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/folk-festival-2016/

JAZZ FESTIVAL
–Eric Mintel Quartet
–Dan DeChellis Trio
–Mike Dugan’s Cheek2Cheek Trio
–Dirk Quinn Band
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/jazz-festival-2016/

CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL
–Poor Man’s Gambit
–Piper’s Request
–Ray Owen
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/celtic-music-festival-2016/

CLASSIC ROCK FESTIVAL
–Rumourz – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
–Splintered Sunlight
–Large Flowerheads
–Great Djembe Jam
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/classic-rock-festival-2016/

KIDSPACE:
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/2016-kidspace/

Hands-on-Crafts Pavilion
–craft projects
–local arts organizations offering samples of their programming
—–Lutron Explorer Post
—–Make Lehigh Valley
—–DaVinci Science Center
—–Penn State Lehigh Valley Summer Youth Camps
—–Baum School of Art
—–America on Wheels

180-foot Mural Wall run by Baum School artist

KidStage
–Dave Fry
–Miss Maggie Sings!
–John Flynn
–2+1 Math Rocks!
–Ray Owen
–Keith Brintzenhoff
–concert by the Community Music School

FINE ART GALLERY:
For more info: http://www.mayfairfestival.org/2016-gallery-at-mayfair/

This year’s juror:
Christine I. Oaklander, Ph.D., an art historian and art consultant with over 30 years of expertise in the field of American art. From 2011-2006 she was Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Allentown Art Museum; from 2006-2013 she served as Arts Coordinator for Lehigh Valley Health Networks.

Artists selected for the 2016 Gallery at Mayfair:
Francis Beaty – Allentown, PA
Richard Begbie – Allentown, PA
Kari Bell – Denver, CO
Gina DeNave – Coopersburg, PA
Ruth Dennison – Bath, PA
James DePietro – Allentown, PA
Vincent DiCicco – Allentown, PA
Kay Frederick – Macungie, PA
Janet Gehringer – Allentown, PA
Yvette Hendler – Bloomsbury, NJ
Linda Koontz – Bethlehem, PA
Sassoon Kosian – Cranford, NJ
Lauren Kuhn – Emmaus, PA
John Lawler – Hattiesburg, MS
Lee Levin-Friend – Emmaus, PA
Colleen McIntyre-Berenotto – Buena, NJ
Sharon Merkel – Barto, PA
Jacqueline Meyerson – Macungie, PA
William Petro – Allentown, PA
Sieanna Proetto – Breinigsville, PA
Diane Richter – Schnecksville, PA
Carol Senske – Green Lane, PA
Bill Snyder – Connellsville, PA
Corianne Thompson – Northampton, PA
Sal Villano – Coplay, PA – covered in HAKOL: https://jewishlehighvalley.org/news/tree-of-life-representing-kristallnacht-to-be-on-display-at-mayfair

During the Opening Night Artist Preview Party for sponsors, artists and Mayfair Members, prizes will be awarded—three selections of artwork, and a Jury Prize for one artist, funded by Dr. Oaklander herself.

The Gallery at Mayfair will also offer an exhibition of artwork from the top prize winners of last year, featuring: Steven Sitrin, Anita Gladstone, and Jacqueline Lewis

TICKETS:
$8 at the door; $6 in advance – http://www.mayfairfestival.org/buy-tickets/
FREE entry for children 10 and under
FREE entry for active or retired military personnel with an ID

2016 PROGRAM BOOK now available ONLINE!!!
Visit http://www.mayfairfestival.org/program-book/

And in honor of our 30th anniversary, we have posted all the program books for the past 30 years on our website.
Visit http://www.mayfairfestival.org/program-book-archive/