Art in the Park heralds the arrival of the festive season!
This Saturday you can step back in time and celebrate a period reminiscent of unique, high quality, hand-made treasures at Art in the Park, and all in time to mark the arrival of the festive season!
Following its tremendous success last year, Art in the Park is an event welcomed by the community who simply love the variety of entertainment offered, and this year will be no different. And with this year’s event being held in support of EL Pet Pals, you may just find your soul mate too with a special Adopt-a-Thon.
Art in the Park is the brainchild of Intengu Communications (publishers of Buffalo City 360 and The Business Hi-Lite) and is set in the beautiful and tranquil garden setting of the Ann Bryant Art Gallery.
Once again this year, Art in the Park will celebrate and showcase fine art, fine craft, gourmet food and excellent local entertainment. It is an event of the highest calibre, hosting artists, crafters and vendors, live entertainment and a special children’s programme. Please keep an eye on the entertainment page of the Art in the Park website for updates to the full schedule for the day. Gates open at 10am and the event will come to a close at 4pm.
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Wild Coast FM will be conducting a live broadcast throughout the day and there will also be an on-air interview with Sharon from Intengu at 10.15am where she will chat about the event.
East London-based pop cover band Pop Culture will be performing all your favourite songs on the day.
Afro-Soul artist Thabi will be taking to the stage and wowing the crowds at Art in the Park.
Lush is a singer, rapper, songwriter, artist and record producer and is set to impress at this year’s event!
Talented opera singer Steve Mavuka will be performing live at the Fair after having toured Germany, Japan, Netherlands and Italy.
Scela AKA Steel is an upcoming rapper from KZN, currently making a name for himself within the hip-hop industry of East London.
The seriously talented Highland Dancers will be at the Fair again this year, as will the Caledonian Pipe Band, amazing pipers who have a long history of service to East London.
Lance Romeo is a talented R n’ B and Gospel singer, songwriter, composer and producer and will be taking to the stage at Art in the Park.
STALLHOLDERS
You will absolutely love the variety of very unique stallholders that will be at Art in the Park. You can’t get more perfect than this for a head start on your Christmas shopping, we guarantee that you will find exactly what you are looking for… and of course, some special treats for yourself too! To see a gallery of all the featured stallholders, please click here.
CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
While the adults relax and wander around the fair taking in all the wonderful sights and sounds, a special programme for the kids has been arranged, enabling you to enjoy the fine things on offer while the little ones are having their own fun!
FOODIES
When it’s time to eat, you will be spoilt by the wide variety of food and drink available at Art in the Park. For the parents, there is Wine for Wine Lovers, who will be selling specially selected wines direct from the wine yard and, for classic High Tea, make your reservation at Tillies!
There will also be many other foodies that you simply will not be able to resist! Mojoe Coffee provides coffee lovers with freshly roasted pure Arabica beans sourced from coffee plantations around the world; La Cuisine Chefs College will be preparing delicious fresh salads, wraps and gourmet burgers; mouthwatering sweet treats will be available from everybody’s favourite, the Doughnut Den; Angela’s Coffee Shop will be offering tasty sweet and savoury baked goods; coffee connoisseurs can enjoy a range of coffee specialities from Jason at Grind Café; mouthwatering delights will be available from Deon at the Coelacanth Café – delicious lasagne, curries, lamingtons, shortbread and homemade lemonade; Salut will be there with their award winning olive oils, balsamic vinegars, spices, sauces and confectionary; and delicious pancakes will be served by Stella & Jenny.
ARTISTS
And of course, what would Art in the Park be without stunning art? Trust us, you will not be disappointed with the range of artists that you’ll find at the fair. Among many others, you will find…
Fine Artist WP Kallmeyer, known for his beautiful oil and acrylic seascapes/landscapes and wildlife work.
Daniel Mooy, whose focus is on cultural resonance and portraying people and objects in their physical and social manifestations though his work.
Lorraine Bezuidenhout, a talented local artist renowned for her large floral paintings and inspired by her natural surroundings.