Save the date for 10th Annual Arts in the Park Free Festival:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 I 10 am - 3 pm
Check back soon for more updates!
Thank you for attending CAC’s 9th Annual Arts in the Park Free Festival!
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 10 am - 3 pm
CAC’s 9th Annual Arts in the Park free outdoor festival featured immersive arts experiences, fun family activities, food, music and drama performances, and door prizes, giveaways, and many special surprises from our 70+ artist and vendors. This community event attracted 1,000+ attendees of all ages that celebrate and connect through the arts.
The festival was held in front of CAC’s Hammonds Lane Theatre at 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225.
Band/Music Lineup:
The Rock Back Billys
Honey Sol
Sol y Rumba
Performances:
The AngelWing Project presented a scene from their upcoming performance of August Wilson's Seven Guitars; MD Theatre Collective presented a scene from their upcoming performance of Ragtime; S.T.A.R LTD. youth performance group presented a scene from The Prom and some other special surprises. And, our own CAC Kids Theatre group performed a scene from the production of Annie.
Food Truck Vendors:
MMPanadas, Craving Potato Factory,
Gigi's Snowbarn, Izzy's Concession & Grill, Fun-O-Kake & Fried Chicken
Artisan Market with more than 70 Art and Community Vendors:
Learn more about each of the participating vendors and how you can support them all year!
Art Activities:
Community Mural: Fellow festival-goers were able to help create a community mural. Our 'Arts in the Park' Community Mural was led by local muralist, Tammy Barnes, and was geared towards people of all ages. Materials were provided and no painting/artistic experience was required to participate! All mural contributors had the opportunity to memorialize their participation with their signature on a plaque that will accompany the mural in its final exhibit space at CAC. Follow Tammy on Instagram @tbarnescreates. (www.tbarnescreates.com)
Coiled Clay Bowls: Festival-goers were able to learn the traditional art of coil pottery and created their own bowl.
Mod-Podge Pumpkins: A twist on pumpkin decorating — perfect for getting into the fall spirit!
Sugar Skull Magnets: Sugar Skull Magnets were designed in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Battlebots Obstacle Course: Our robots battled it out through a fun obstacle course.
Diffusing Color Leaves: Magical one-of-a-kind works of art were created using special color diffusing paper, pastels, and watercolor.
Other Highlights:
CAC Membership Sale: Special $20 CAC membership sale was featured at the festival. Patrons could save $15 - $30 on the regular price of an individual or family membership if they purchased a membership that day — and receive benefits all year long.
Free Flu Shots: University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center offered flu vaccinations for ages 3 and up and hospital resources and education!
Door Prizes and Giveaways: Chesapeake Art Center’s booth featured a chance to register for door prizes and giveaways.
Thank you to our 2023 Arts in the Park Sponsors for their support:
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Chesapeake Employers Insurance
Phil and Ramona Jimeno
If you would like to be a sponsor for next year’s community event, please contact Debra@chesapeakearts.org.
