Fine Art Show		2008 FINE ART SHOW and FOUR RIVERS CRAFT MARKET PROSPECTUS / APPLICATION	Four Rivers Craft Market
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Fine Art Show - Saturday and Sunday—Recipient of numerous national awards of recognition, the #1 juried show in Kansas proudly presents international and national artists exhibiting a variety of outstanding two and three dimensional artwork: jewelry, ceramics, fiber, mixed media, painting, drawing, glass, metal, graphics/printmaking, sculpture, photography, digital works, wood and leather. Click here for a list of exhibitors.

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Four Rivers Craft Market - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - This highly-acclaimed juried craft show features 53 exhibitors from across the nation. This show features innovative and original hand made works in a distinctive combination of folk art, traditional and contemporary craft. Click here for a list of exhibitors.

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Art/Craft Demonstrations - Friday, Saturday, Sunday—Eight demonstrating artisans share their hand-crafting processes with the Festival audience. Learn the techniques involved in the beautiful work exhibited and sold from this area: wheel-thrown pottery, hand-made glass beads, rustic furniture, pen turning, altered and mixed-media pottery, black smithing, split oak basketry and glass marbles. Click here for a list of exhibitors.

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Art Patron Program - This is an exciting program for anyone who enjoys selecting and purchasing artwork! Festival Art Patrons enjoy an early morning breakfast for two in Oakdale Park's beautiful formal garden as a prelude to Saturday's opening morning of the Fine Art Show. A pledge to purchase $250 or more in artwork from artists provides an exciting and delightful weekend opportunity to find those favorite pieces for yourself or for gift giving. The Program provides a high quality venue, supporting and encouraging artists' participation, regionally and nationally. Join us in one of the Festival's most successful, energetic and just down-right fun events. Shopping!

Pre-Festival Exhibit - Award winning artists from the 2006 Fine Art Show are invited to exhibit works during the month of May at the Salina Country Club. It's a great opportunity to preview the show and make an early purchase.

The Festival Print - This original digital print entitled "Prairie Paradox" by Randy Regier, Portland, Maine, can be yours for a donation of $100 or more to the Festival. Each print is signed and numbered by the artist. The print is produced in a limited edition of 250.

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The Festival 2007 T-Shirt - Buy your Festival T-shirt and sport an artwork from the 31st Smoky Hill River Festival! This year's abstract T-shirt design features the artwork of graphic designer/artist Ben Schlitter, Hays, KS. Festival T-shirts are available in women’s style, as well as the standard version and in white and colors. To order, use the online order form.

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Smoky Hill River Festival Gift Certificates! Imagine strolling through the Festival's exciting shows to personally select a gift of art! Available in twenty-dollar value certificates for purchases in the Festival Fine Art Show, Four Rivers Craft Market or Demonstration Area. Certificates are available NOW through Wednesday, June 6, 2007 and may be purchased through the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission office, 211 W. Iron , phone 785-309-5770.