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Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival. A spectacular three-day
showcase of the country’s most talented artists, craftspeople and
entertainers centered around historic Columbus Circle in downtown
Syracuse. The expanded show features 26 more artists than last year
representing 27 states and Canada. The event features contemporary arts
and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative, a wide variety of
music, multicultural performances, summer refreshments and
participatory activities. Visit www.syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com
for more information. Friday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday,
July 31, and Sunday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival. A three-day event that
includes three outdoor stages, strolling musicians, open on-stage
master classes and clinics with student groups by guest artists, and
downtown nightclub jams mixing touring musicians with local and
regional talent. Visit www.nejazzwinefest.org for more information.
Clinton Square and Hanover Square. Thursday, July 29, and Friday, July
30, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, July 31, noon to 11 p.m. Jams until 2 a.m.
on Friday and Saturday.
Syracuse New Times 20th Annual Street Painting Festival.
A sidewalk art contest where artists create masterpieces in chalk on
the 200 block of Montgomery Street from the Hills Building to City
Hall, over to L’Adour Restaurant. The contest is open to 125 artists.
Each entrant receives an assortment of colored chalk at registration,
but is encouraged to bring his or her own as well. Award categories
include best original, best “copy of a master,” best teen work, best
youth work and people’s choice award. Preregistration is recommended;
call 422-7011. Visit www.syracusenewtimes.com for more information.
Saturday, July 31, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Blue Rain ECOfest. The first and only urban multi-day
environmental outreach festival in Central New York, its goal is to
educate families about their responsibility for the planet, and how
they can learn to help. An eclectic, family-oriented lineup of live
music and dance is presented throughout the event. It is supported by
National Grid, Save The Rain, the Center of Excellence, New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority and others. Exhibitors of all
kinds attend, from individual entrepreneurs and inventors to large
institutions. Visit www.bluerainecofest.org for more information.
Hanover Square, Friday, July 30, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, July 31, noon
to 10 p.m.
Orange Line Gallery Reception: The Art of ArtsWeek. Artwork
will be displayed and appetizers served courtesy of Dolce Vita World
Bistro, Gentile’s Restaurant and L’Adour Restaurant Francais. Guests
will be encouraged to participate in hands-on activities of face
painting and mask making, then dance to the music at the “Mask-A-Raid
Ball” included as part of the festivities. This event is free, open to
the public and marks Orange Line Gallery’s return in their new
location, 106 Montgomery St. More information available by calling
(877) 588-5005. Saturday, July 31, 5 to 10 p.m.
Everson Museum of Art. Design and create your own
candy furniture using the designs of Herman Miller as inspiration.
Visit www.everson.org for more information on the exhibit. City Hall
Commons, 201 E. Washington St. Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Urban Video Project (UVP). High-definition projections of
video, photography, animation, poetry, movies and performances at three
downtown venues from dusk to 11 p.m. Visit www.urbanvideoproject.com
for more information.
Seek Syracuse. Come view the results of the city’s first such
photography competition. Seek Syracuse is a participatory public art
project that invited people to find and photograph the letters that
spell “SYRACUSE” found on historic buildings downtown. Visit
www.syracuse.ny.us for more information. City Hall Commons, 201 E.
Washington St. Saturday July 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
One Wish: A Community Art Project. Members of the community
will create a series of art pieces by expressing what each person truly
desires. These panels will be free-standing wooden canvases for the
public to turn their wishes into visual art. Columbus Circle, Friday,
July 30, and Sunday, Aug. 1; City Hall Commons, 201 E. Washington St.
Saturday, July 31. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tell us “What Hooks You Here.” Visitors will be invited to
visually depict what brought them to Central New York and what keeps
them here. Visit www.commercialartsupply.com for more information on
the Art Store, 935 Erie Blvd. E. Columbus Circle, Friday, July 30, and
Saturday, July 31, 10 am to 6 pm. Sunday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Th3 & The CNY Arts Covenant. Supporters of the arts sign
up for the Arts Covenant with their creatively painted handprint on a
one-of-a-kind Arts Covenant Quilt that becomes a piece of public art
displayed throughout the community. Also, create an Arts Covenant
pennant/flag for gardens/porches and take it home. Visit
http://th3syracuse.com for more information. Columbus Circle, Friday,
July 30, and Sunday, Aug. 1, noon to 5 p.m.; City Hall Commons, 201 E.
Washington St. Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Plymouth Church. All are invited, especially families with
children, to create an artistic greeting to children hospitalized in
Baghdad, Iraq. Visit http://plymouthucc syracuse.org for more
information. Plymouth Church, 232 E. Onondaga St., Saturday, July 31,
and Sunday, Aug. 1, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
The Downtown Writer’s Center at the YMCA. The Writer’s Center
will have some fun with takeaway activities like magnetic and collage
poetry and have a schedule of events happening inside the center: Book
signings by local writers and free, quick workshops on found poetry,
poetry collage, writing and family storytelling. Visit www.ymcaofgreat
ersyracuse.org/arts/ for more information. Downtown Writer’s Center,
340 Montgomery St. Friday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Media Unit Dancestravaganza. Features ballet, hip-hop, jazz,
modern dance, step dancing, African and Middle Eastern. City Hall
Commons, 201 E. Washington St. Saturday, July 31, noon to 5 p.m.
Media Unit Monster Sale. The region’s largest annual used
book and vinyl sale outside the Media Unit’s studio at 327 Montgomery
St. Browse used books at bargain prices and interact with Wizard of Oz characters. Friday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, July 31, and Sunday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
40 Below’s Public Arts Task Force mp3 Experiment. A public
performance involving participants who will download a prerecorded mp3
file onto their personal music player, wait for the signal and start
listening to the mp3 at the exact same time. To look at pictures from
last year’s experiment, check out
http://syracusemp3experiment.blogspot.com. Columbus Circle, Saturday,
July 31, 4 p.m.
40 Below’s Public Arts Task Force ArtStrong. 40 Below is
transforming a vacant storefront into a pop-up art gallery featuring
more than 20 located artists. The gallery space, at 451 S. Warren St.,
will be up for the rest of ArtsWeek, through Sunday, Aug. 1.
40 Below’s Public Arts Task Force Five & Dime Party. The
ArtStrong show will be converted into a party for the evening as
donated artwork will be sold for $10, with 100 percent of the proceeds
to benefit the Public Arts Task Force. 451 S. Warren St., Thursday,
July 29, 5 to 8 p.m.
Erie Canal Museum. Come make your own paper bag mule puppet
as you learn about life on the Erie Canal. Visit www.eriecanalmuseum.org for more information about the museum. City Hall Commons,
201 E. Washington St. Friday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Onondaga Historical Association (OHA). This museum will host
the artists, wares and performances of the Native American Circle of
Life. Visit www.cnyhistory.org for more information. OHA, 321
Montgomery St., Friday, July 30, and Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Clinton Serenade” Mural. Watch Corky Goss and Chip Miller,
of Art in Public Places, as they complete a 4,000-square-foot mural
depicting the Erie Canal. 126 N. Salina St. Date and time to be
announced.
Family Friendzy. Presented by the Syracuse Department of
Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs, this event features
multicultural live entertainment and lots of hands-on arts activities
full of family fun. Visit www.syracuse.ny.us for more information.
Clinton Square, Aug. 7, noon to 5 p.m.
Candlelight Series. The Syracuse Opera performs outdoors at
the corner of West Jefferson and Franklin streets. Visit
www.armorysq.org/candlelight for more information. Presented by the
Armory Square Association. Armory Square, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.
Fayette Park Summer Music Series. The Syracuse Parks &
Recreation All-Star Band will perform. Presented by the Downtown East
Business Association. Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park, East Genesee,
East Fayette and South State streets. Thursday, July 29, 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m.
Onondaga County Public Library. Create a personalized
Jamaican woven fish using colorful strips of paper or decorate a paper
flying fish. Visit www.onlib.org for more information. City Hall
Commons, 201 E. Washington St. Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Art Store Artist Demonstrations. On Sunday morning there
will be a judging, based on posted criteria and at 1 p.m. Sunday, the
winners of the categories will be announced, with prizes and gift cards
given out. Visit www.commercialartsupply.com for more information about
the Art Store. Columbus Circle, Friday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 1.
• Friday
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sharon Blair, PanPastels
2-4 p.m.
Robin Winsor, Hand Building Clay
All Day Friday
David Clark, Learning Center
Attending all Three Days of the Festival
Tom Huff, Stone Carving
• Saturday
10 a.m.-noon
Sharon Blair, Mixed Media
1-4 p.m.
Robin Winsor, Hand Building Clay
All Day Saturday
Sandy Fiormonti, Liverpool Art Center
• Sunday
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sharon Blair, PanPastels
2-4 p.m.
Sharon Blair, Plein Air Painting
All Day Sunday
Robin Winsor, Tie Dyeing
Syracuse University Bookstore Book Fair The literary and
creative talents of local and regional authors and illustrators will be
showcased. Many authors will be on hand to discuss and personally
autograph their books. In conjunction with Allie Larkin’s appearance at
the Book Fair, human and dog representatives from the German Shepherd
Rescue of Central New York will be at the Bookstore tent on Saturday,
July 31, 1 to 5 p.m. Visit http://bookstore.syr.edu for more
information about the Syracuse University Bookstore. Columbus Circle,
Friday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Book Fair Authors:
Children’s Books
Graphic Novels: Frank Cammuso, Douglas Brode; Puzzles: David Kalvitis; Illustrator: London Ladd
Fiction: Elizabeth Brundage, Matthew Dunn, Shane Durgee, James Howard Kunstler, Allie Larkin
Local Interest: Harvey Kaiser, Linda Kaiser, Jim Kraus, Roger Lucas, Sue Ellen McManus
Memoir: Sonja Livingston
Nature and Environment: Donald Leopold, Tim Starmer
Nonfiction/Military: Benjamin Tupper; Nonfiction/Reference: Matthew Frederick
Poetry: Marvin Druger
Sports: Sean Kirst, Mike Waters
ArtsWeek is the result of a partnership with many area organizations, including:
The Downtown Committee of Syracuse
The Orange Line Gallery
The City of Syracuse Public Arts Commission
AmeriCU Credit Union
CNY Jazz Arts Foundation
The Everson Museum of Art
The Erie Canal Museum
The City of Syracuse
The Onondaga Historical Museum
Syracuse University
The Arts Covenant
The Downtown Writer’s Center
Th3
Commercial Art Supply
The Media Unit
40 Below Public Arts Task Force
The Syracuse New Times
Plymouth Congregational Church
The Downtown East Business Association
The Armory Square Association
State Community Events Program major funding for both anchor
festivals was provided by a New York state grant through Sen. John A.
DeFrancisco.
ArtsWeek information is available online at www.syracuseartsandcraftsfestival.com.
