Call for Artisans: Apply for ArtsFest Artisan Market October 16th

In October the 12th ArtsFest will take place in Pelham and New Rochelle. Organized by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, the weekend-long celebration features a number of events, including an artisan craft market (in addition to artists’ open studios, an ArtsFest music festival, dance festival, spoken word event, and more.)
The ArtsFest Artisan Market will be held on Saturday, October 16 from 11 am-4 pm (set up begins at 10 am). The event will take place outdoors at the Thomas Paine Cottage Museum, located at 20 Sicard Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804. If you are crafty and want to apply to be a vendor at the Artisan Market, slots are filling up but NRCA is still on the lookout for talented artists, crafters and bakers (note that food items must have a permit). To apply email BeyondPR@gmail.com.
About New Rochelle Council on the Arts

The New Rochelle Council on the Arts mission is to stimulate and encourage the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and the public\’s interest and participation therein. It has been exemplified by our sponsorship of a vast number of exhibitions, theatrical productions, dance recitals, film screenings, lectures, and concert series. To create opportunities for the public to encounter and explore art and increase access to the arts in New Rochelle.

NRCA has been in existence for nearly 40 years — it was created by a resolution adopted by the New Rochelle City Council on April 8, 1975. Our mission is to stimulate and encourage the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts and the public’s interest and participation therein. This is exemplified by our sponsorship of a vast number of exhibitions, theatrical productions, dance recitals, film screenings, lectures, and concert series.