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Art & Garden Fair
An ecology-themed springtime community event in Huntington Woods, MI, May 2023. It was produced by the Art & Garden Board, in partnership with the Huntington Woods Public Library, Woods Gallery, Parks & Rec Department, and City Council. Shown here are plans, event photos, and slides from the event's post-mortem report delivered to City Council. Click on the image thumbnail to view the gallery.
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Produced in partnership with the Huntington Woods Public Library, local small business owners, and the city's Art & Garden Board, of which I am a member emeritus. Project duration January 2023 through May 2023.
Featured attractions
- An open air market of local art & garden vendors (Rec Center lawn)
- Professional keynote presentations (Library)
- All-ages guided crafts in the Knox Room (Library)
- Seed exchange (Library)
- Community sidewalk chalk mural (TBD)
- Info table(s) co-hosted by the Art & Garden Board and City Council
Summary
The Inaugural Huntington Woods Art & Garden Fair achieved 100% of its primary vision: residents convened to enjoy an open air market, professional keynote presentations, and kid-friendly arts and crafts. The Woodward Talk showed up to report on the event, and the fair was featured in C&G News’ “The Friday Five” weekend guide.
Stats at a glance:
- Came in significantly under-budget. Approximately $968 spent of $1680 available
- $180 spent on advertising, covered by $20 vendor booth fees
- Estimated attendance: 350
- 3+ hours of archival video created
- 40+ volunteers put in over 450 hours in support of the AGF
- Over 400 Mother’s Day gifts given, made, or sold
Art & Garden Market (Rec Center lawn)
10 vendors shared the lawn at the Rec Center, and showcased the strong culture of small business that thrives in Huntington Woods.
Presentations (Woods Gallery - Library lower floor)
Four experts led presentations in the Woods Gallery on various subjects befitting of the fair’s themes
Arts & Crafts (Rec Center & Library)
Guests had many ways to get creative: card making, flower-making, pot decorating, seed planting, and a participatory sidewalk chalk mural were all available to enjoy.
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