Art Lovers Dawn on Shelby Township Today for Annual Festival

Here's a look at what to expect and where to park for the annual Shelby Township art festival.

Art lovers will feast today and Sunday on a smorgasbord of art at the Shelby Township Art Fair, located on the township Municipal Grounds. Vistors can expect to find art booths ranging from digital photography, water paint, sculptures, clothing, jewelery and handmade soaps.  For those looking for some delticalble art, handmade choclates and candies will be on display in addition to food booths. If you're just looking for some plain good family-friendly entertainment, then feast your senses on the daylong entertainment lineup. Saturday, August 11  Sunday, August 12  Admission, parking and a shuttle bus service from the Shelby Township Senior Center, located behind the library are all free.

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Schedule: Shelby Art Fair Kicks Off Saturday

Here's a look at what to expect Saturday and Sunday during the annual Shelby Township Art Fair.

Utica is Looking for Talented Local Artists

Utica is accepting artist applications for the annual summer art festival.

Calling all crafters and artists:  The City of Utica is now accepting applications for the annual Old Mill Arts & Crafts Festival on July 28 and 29. The annual festival takes over Grant Park every summer.  The park is equipped with several areas of play so the youngsters have something to keep them entertained, plenty of resting areas so the family can sit and have a hot dog, soft drink, kettle corn, or just take in the fresh air.  This year, the festival will also have the Giant Pinball Machine to entertain all ages. Artists from all over the county come to display their work at the festival. Applications can be found at cityofutica.org in the Parks and Recreation section. The Old Mill Arts & Crafts Festival is the only fundraiser the …

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