The Central PA Festival of the Arts at Penn State

Spent a fantastic day at Penn State, my alma mater, in State College, PA!

We enjoyed every minute browsing the tents of handcrafted wares at

the annual Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts -

affectionately known as Artsfest.

My photo above, taken of a T-shirt bearing an image of the official Festival Poster.

Each year it's designed by Visual Arts Professor Emeritus Lanny Somese.

Read more about the posters here.

I pulled together my photos of my Artsfest favorites, 

along with links, when available.

A quote by Émile Zola is fitting here:

"If you ask me what I came to do in this world,

I, an artist, will answer you:

I am here to live out loud."

Enjoy the work of these talented artists 

who truly are living out loud!

Hibbs Art Glass

Mary Hamilton Linocuts

Friendswood Brooms

Delish Glass

Penn State's Steidle Building

Larry Smith Impressionist Paintings

Here's Larry in action.

Dave's Woodcraft

Accessories by The Passage

Each year a banner competition is held.

Current and past banners are displayed in overhead zigzags,

adding a colorful, festive flair to the event.

More info on the banners here.

Bashar & Roula Jarjour

Batik by Amit

Penn State's geologic obelisk consists of samples of Pennsylvania

building stone from throughout the state. It was constructed in 1896.

 

Old Town Wind Bells

Richard Bond, Glass Artist

Quilts by Lorac Designs

Clifford Nevin Scherenschnitte

Roger Mathews

Baxterbots

Everyday Bow Ties
Geraldo De-Souza was winner of the Booth of Distinction Award!

Strouse Woodworking

Tom Homann Pottery

Maryann Schmidt

Peppermill Studios

Here's where you can find out all about the

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts!

Nittany Lion photo op:

Lee, Lu, Julie, Mare

So enjoyed spending time with them,

along with Colleen, Anita & Bruce,

plus Pat & Tom with thanks for their tip-top hospitality!