From Saturday, July 7 2007 - 9:00am To Sunday, July 8 2007 - 5:00pm Each week
6th Annual Lake Tahoe Festival of Fine Arts An outdoor, juried, fine arts show with artists participating from various genres including jewelry, print making, leather, metalwork, drawings, ceramics, fiber art, glass, wearable art, watercolor, oil, acrylic & pastel paintings, photography, mixedmedia woodwork, sculpture and more. This is not a craft fair and all fine artists are encouraged to apply. Booth spaces are limited to 100. All proceeds go towards art programs in the schools and community. South Tahoe Middle School, South Lake Tahoe tahoeartsproject.org For more information contact: Contact Peggy Thompson, Executive Director, Tahoe Arts Project (530) 542-3632
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