“Where
the Art Meets the Soul” Folk Art Festival in Orlando, Florida, showcases
national & regional folk artists and their works.
Doc's News
will once again cover the event comprehensively and thoughtfully. "This
is a chance," said editor and renowned folk art expert/collector
Doc Lawrence,"to be with great artists like Bettye Williams and Missionary
Mary Proctor and others, plus get to know some of the rising stars which
we'll share with our readers in our special new folk art section."
Readers
are praising our one-of a-kind folk art section and we plan to add some
more genuine stars shortly.
Meanwhile,
here's what you need to know about the House of Blues gala - - and Doc
will be there!
IN
NOVEMBER, 2003 THE HOUSE OF BLUES invites the world to enjoy a weekend
festival that celebrates the 
creative
spirit of folk art. The Fifth Annual “Where the Art Meets the Soul”
Folk Art Festival will commence November 7th from 12PM to 5:30PM and will
continue November 8th & 9th from 9:30AM to 5:30PM. This year’s
festival will share DOWNTOWN DISNEY West Side with Disney’s Festival
of the Masters, where over 150,000 people are expected to attend.
This
year House of Blues Orlando would like to welcome folk artists: Mr. Imagination,
Mary Proctor, Jim Shores, Bettye Williams, Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Gallery,
Ruby C. Williams, AB the Flagman, James Gibson, Glitter Girl and many
more!
In
addition to approximately forty amazing artists, the International House
of Blues Foundation (IHOBF) will bring engaging cultural programming to
the festival, offering guided tours of the House of Blues folk art collection
and hands-on art activities. Children of all ages are encouraged to experience
the creative process and explore their imagination.
Moreover,
IHOBF will be holding silent auctions throughout the weekend featuring
artwork donated by festival participants. All proceeds will benefit local
IHOBF activities, making arts programs more accessible to schools and
communities.
The
Folk Art Festival is a fulfilling experience for everyone- not just the
folk art collector. Guests will enjoy live music performed by a diverse
selection of bands, and distinctive Southern-inspired cuisine from the
HOB kitchen.
Admission
to the House of Blues Fifth Annual “Where the Art Meets the Soul”
Folk Art Festival is FREE! For additional information, please contact
the HOB Box Office at 407.934.BLUE.
