This post documents my experience on September 13, 2014.
I arrived in Middletown’s downtown area…
…for their first annual Arts Festival…
…and first came upon a tented village…
…where artists composed works in steel (Andrew Scorti)…
…silk…
…jewels (Italiano)…
…wood (Miami Valley Woodcarvers)…
…and paint (The Red Thistle).
This is also where I found art-related organizations like Inside Out Studio and the Pendleton Art Center…
…glass-making demonstrations (Neusole Glassworks)…
…and some huge tents…
…with plenty of locally created art!
The second area led festival goers down a distinct path…
…where they could find booths hosted by local organizations (Community Foundation/MidPointe)…
…the Middletown Historical Society Museum…
…and the Middletown Arts Center…
…where there was face painting…
…painting activities…
…art demonstrations…
…and dramatic performances.
Most of the food vendors were in this area…
…along with a beer and wine area…
…where people could enjoy some entertainment in a nice shaded setting…
…but there was also a small stage in the square…
…as well as a large stage for the bigger venues.