Contact:Gretchen Miller Basso
Public Relations Director
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Phone: 407/896-6700 x 223
Fax: 407/896-5512
gmiller@orlandophil.org
www.orlandophil.org
ORLANDO – Saturday, March 14, marks the third annual Baldwin Park Arts Festival, THE community affair not to be missed. The event, scheduled from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, will feature local artists booths throughout the Village Center Courtyard, with entertainment provided on the fountain stage. Staged entertainment will include professional arts veteran producers such as Orlando Ballet, and Orlando Opera Company.
In addition to staged performances, various groups, such as Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, will perform “vignettes” throughout the day in strategically placed positions along New Broad Street in the popular and fast-growing Orlando community. At 4:00 PM, the fountain stage will turn up the heat with a fashion show exhibiting clothing from local merchants. The fashion will be showcased by local models.
This year’s poster will be an original work designed by Lorraine Turner.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Baldwin Park – Village Center Courtyard and New Broad Street
VISUAL ARTISTS
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Artist Booths
PERFORMING ARTS / LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Village Center Courtyard Stage
10:00 AM Opening Ceremony
10:30 – 3:00 PM Performances
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Youth and adult artists who wish to submit artwork for consideration of participation in Baldwin Park Arts Festival should visit the festival website (www.baldwinparkartsfestival.com) for a downloadable application. Artworks in the following mediums are welcome: Painting, Metal, Drawing, Watercolor, Jewelry, Clay, Mixed Media, Photography, Glass, and Sculpture. If your art design is based on a different medium than what’s mentioned above don’t let that stop you from considering participation.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations, corporations, and individuals seeking an opportunity to promote their company during the festival. If you are interested in sponsorship or know of a local business that would like to be part of this event please email: heatherbakerevents@yahoo.com or call 352-551-8607. When calling, please indicate you are calling about a sponsorship for the Baldwin Park Arts Festival.
ABOUT BALDWIN ARTS FESTIVAL
The Baldwin Park Arts Festival encourages community building through a weekend celebration of the performing arts. The festival is made possible by a network of sponsors which include: Baldwin Park Joint Committee, New Broad Street Realty, Orange County, City of Orlando, Images Auto Spa, Simply Well, K. Hovnanian Homes, Park Lake Chiropractic, Trish’s Teas, My Art Studio, Lake Baldwin Dental, Creative Spirit Art Gallery, Orlando Opera Company, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando Ballet, Lulu Belle’s, Merrigan’s, Pink Heart Boutique, and Tiny Toes.
ABOUT LORRAINE TURNER
Lorraine returned to art four years ago after a long hiatus. Since then, she has exhibited at the Epcot Flower and Garden Show, Orlando Museum of Art’s First Thursday, Gallery at Avalon, Metro Gallery, Creative Spirit Gallery, Comma Gallery and her work is currently in the chART Gallery in Winter Park. Ms. Turner is a member of Art League of Orlando, Artists Registry and Maitland Art Center. Ms. Turner’s works are all original thoughts and ideas that she likes to infuse with lots of color, light and movement.
