EIGHTH ANNUAL PIEDMONT PARK ARTS FESTIVAL SET FOR THIS AUGUST

Featuring 250 Painters, Photographers, Sculptors, Leather and Metalwork Artisans, Glass Blowers, Jewelers and Crafters

Free to Attend on Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Atlanta, Georgia (July 11, 2017) - The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces is thrilled to announce the return of the Piedmont Park Arts Festival on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, 2017. With an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun, the eight annual event will once again be held in Piedmont Park, one of the most respected and beautiful public parks in the City of Atlanta. This year’s two-day event will feature 250 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork artisans, glass blowers, jewelers and crafters. Festival goers are also invited to enjoy artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a street market, children's play area, festival foods and beverages, games and much more. Free to the public, the event is open to all ages and pets are welcome. For more information, visit www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com.

When: Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Piedmont Park 1215 Piedmont Avenue

Atlanta, GA 30309 Cost: Free

Open to all ages and dog friendly.

Festival takes place rain or shine. Website: www.piedmontparkartsfestival.com