"PALO ALTO - Join more than 300 artisans, many local favorites, as well as creative folks from all over the country for the 28th annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, sponsored by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce. Stroll University Avenue between High and Webster Streets in lovely downtown Palo Alto while visiting with the talented artists behind the work. The festival, known for its fine paintings, photography, sculptures, fiber arts and more, is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind pieces unlike anything you have ever seen. Handmade jewelry, perfect for gift giving and mixed media and ceramics to brighten up your home. 

New this year will be a work of art completed on site. Santa Cruz artist Edward Martinez III will transport his unfinished metal sculpture, "Salmon Logic," to Palo Alto and complete it by weekend's end. It will be his first kinetic project and will serve not just as a reminder to protect the salmon, but also show us the value, artistic and otherwise, of recycling. Look for his large, wiggling subject in the Sculpture Garden at 525 University Avenue where he will be along with other talented sculptors.

"This year's Festival of the Arts promises to be the best of the summer art fairs in the Bay Area. We look forward to sharing all that Palo Alto has to offer with everyone who enjoys great art, fabulous music, delicious foods and tasty beers and wine," says Paula Sandas, President and CEO of the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce.

Come out and spend some time reconnecting with your friends and neighbors while enjoying the Italian Street Painting Expo, organized by the Palo Alto Partners in Education, where more than 60 painters will transform pavement into works of art. 

Be inspired by the plein air painters while they create beautiful paintings right before your eyes. The Pacific Art League will demonstrate their outdoor painting skills by capturing various festival scenes on canvas.

Let the kids tap into their own inner Picassos at the Kids' Art Studio presented by Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The Palo Alto Parents & Professionals for Art are the organizers and beneficiaries for this arts & crafts area and will be offering many free art projects for the young ones throughout the weekend.

Don't miss the sound of music while you are making the most of the weekend. There will be three stages of entertainment with folk, blues and good old rock and roll as well as street corner concerts to enjoy. Then for the lovers of classical music the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra will be featured at the Italian Street Painting area on Tasso. 

As always, gourmet food, fine wines and micro brews will be available throughout the event. Come out and celebrate the arts and the beauty of our community. 
  
Public transit and free and secure bicycle parking make visiting the free-admission festival easy and convenient; free parking is also available within a block or two.  The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts takes place Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information, please call 650.324.3121 or visitwww.mlaproductions.com."

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