continued from page 1 community relations." The festival consists of various categories of art. One category, the Open Art Show, includes all artwork which is to be displayed but not sold. The display will continue throughout the entire festival in the lower level of the lib rary. The Sidewalk Art Exhibition and Sale consists of art from all over the country that is to be sold as well as exhibit ed. This will be held in the parking lot across from the Classroom Building. The most prestigious, event of the festival is the Juried Exhibition. The exhibition is divided into three parts: the Art Show, Craft Show, and Pho tography Show. The shows in volve art works which are to be judged by highly qualified jurous in each field with cash prizes awarded to the best pieces. In addition to prizes, the top works of art will be displayed throughout the fest ival in the lower level of the Library. The Art Show will consist of drawings, paintings, and sculptures, while the Craft Show will include works made of clay, wood, glass, and metal. A Banner Contest will be in cluded in this year's festival; Festival 11: Variety the contest is open to anyone in the Hazleton area (for de tails, see related article). In addition to the mentioned shows, the Traditional Arts Committee will provide live demonstrations in pottery, enam eling, and Easter egg painting, to name but a few. The Commit tee is responsible for display ing ethnic art from various groups in the area. Music will play an important part In the festival, as chor uses, bands, and an orchestra will perform at various times during the weekend. Also ac cessible to the public will be videotapes, feature films, and plays by various groups, as well as a possible display of vari ous martial arts. The Pennsylvania Bicentenr nial Float will make an appear ance, and there's a good chance that a Conestoga will also make the show. Much pagentry will be on hand for those who love a parade, as marchers make their way from downtown Hazle ton to the Highacres campus. Coverage of the festival will be provided by television and radio stations in the area, as well as the local newspapers. Anyone interested in enter ing a work in the festival should contact Ev Binns (Com mons) for more details. The Highacres Collegian, Mar. 31, 1976 - One of the winning banners from 1975, by Mary Constantine (Ha zleton Area Vo-Tech School), (photo courtesy of Standard Speaker) (the following article was re printed from the Fine Arts fes tival entry information pamph let) The Greater Hazleton Fine Arts Council is sponsoring a Banner Contest in conjunction with the 1976 Fine Arts Festi val. The theme for the banners is the Festival theme "Patterns of Culture." This contest is open to all students and adults in the greater Hazleton Area. Banners should measure 60 inches in length and 30 inches in width. The materials used should be heavy weight, color fast and weather resistant since the water basted paints will not withstand the weather. Banners should be hemmed at the top and bottom with one-half to one inch wooden dowels inserted in both ends. The top dowel should extend two inches on either side of the banner. The design should be visible from both sides., All materials are available at local fabric and hardware stores. All banners submitted will ba displayed at the Festival and will be eligible for cash awards: First Award—sso; Se cond Award—s3o; Third Award— continued on next page Make a banner; Win cash prizes
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