UPDATE: No matter the weather, Artfest will be held.
Wear shoes that can get muddy.
ORIGINAL Story Sept. 30: A feast for the senses awaits you Sunday at this year’s MPAartfest, the annual fall extravaganza in McLean Central Park.
Spotlighting 46 juried artists, the Children’s ArtWalk, live musical performances, art workshops, shopping and tantalizing treats – every attendee will feel sated by the end of the day.
To help plan your visit, below is a list of artists, food vendors and calendar of musical performances. MPAartfest is truly one of the best Sunday's in McLean.
What: MPAartfest
When: Sunday, October 2; 10AM – 5PM
Where: McLean Central Park
Parking: There is designated parking with free shuttles to and from the park located at 6862 Elm Street and at Cardinal Bank on 1313 Dolley Madison Blvd.
Parking in not permitted on neighborhood streets, and there will be no left turns onto Ingleside from Dolley Madison Blvd.
We recommend walking or biking over to Central Park, at the corner of Old Dominion Drive and Dolley Madison Blvd.
Weather: In case of inclement weather or soggy park grounds, the MPAArtfest will be relocated to the McLean Community Center.
Participating Artists
Jill Banks Oil Paintings
Ann Barbieri Acrylic/ Mixed Media
Barbara Bayne Jewelry
Laurie Breen_ Mixed Media
Thomas Bucci Etched Monotype
Cynthia Burke Oil Paintings
F. Lennox Campello Charcoal Drawings
Katie Cassidy Oil Paintings
Analya Céspedes_ Jewelry
P. Delia Chisholm Acrylic/ Mixed Media
LIsa Cimino Jewelry
Deborah Addison Coburn Paintings + Silkscreen Prints
Gina Cochran Mixed Media + Encaustic Collage
Pam Coulter Oil / Acrylic Paintings
Jennifer Duncan Mixed Media
Laurie Fields 2-D Mixed Media
Bruce Fransen_ Wood
Betty Ganley Watercolors
Rob Glebe Metal
Lynn Goldstein Pastel
Michele Green Oil Paintings
Cindy Grisdela Fiber
Hilary Hachey_ Jewelry
Jill Jensen Textiles + Original Prints
Ronni Jolles Layered Paper + Acrylics
Greg Knott Photography
Barbara Koffer and Sam Schmer Fused Glass_
Stacey Krantz Jewelry
Julie Lea Lansaw Acrylic Paintings
Allen Levy_ Acrylic + Mixed Media Paintings
Linda Lorndale Jewelry
Jenae Michelle Fiber
Newton More Photography
Laura Peery Ceramics
Silvia Gonzalez Roman Photography
Erika Rubel_ Mixed Media
A. Catherine Schwartz Oil Paintings
Connie Slack Acrylic Paintings
Anne Gibson Snyder Oil/ Acrylic Paintings
Jim Tetro_ Photography
Joanne Woodward Tew_ Jewelry + Oil Painting
Lisa S. Tureson Acrylic Paintings
Mollie Vardell Oil Paintings
Paula Wachsstock Print-Paint/ Monotypes
Musical Performances in the Gazebo
10 - 10:45 AM-McLean Symphony Brass Quintet
11 - 11:45 AM-McLean Symphony String Quartet
12 - 12:45 PM and 1 -1:45 PM-Scott Ramminger and the Crawstickers
2 - 2:45 PM-McLean Orchestra Brass Quintet
3 - 3:45 PM-McLean Orchestra String Quartet
4 - 4:30 PM-Potomac School (various groups)
Live Model Drawing
The Open Studio model drawing goes on all day. People are welcome to try their hand at sketching the models (easels are set up) or they can watch others draw.
Food Vendors
Armand's Pizza
J. Gilbert's Restaurant
Lebanese Taverna
Nourish Market
Old Fashioned Kettle Korn Company
More Information: Contact Amy Swaak, MPAartfest Director at aswaak@mpaart.org
