The Children's Park is an area within the Chain of Parks Art Festival that provides opportunities for community connections to an estimated 35-40,000+ enthusiastic visitors! The purpose of this area is to provide a fun place to get children excited about art and promote organizations that celebrate the arts and local heritage in our community. This area is comprised of Pop-Up Art Studios, Interactive Art Vendors, Heritage Booths, and the historical Jacques Le Moyne Encampment with live reenactments! The Children's Park is a shady area for families to rest, get creative, enjoy snack foods, sing along to live entertainment, experiment with chalk art, and more!
What is a Pop-up Studio?
- Pop-up Studios in the festival are interactive art-making spaces presented by organizations that provide a children’s art activity and visually engaging booth for up to 500 kids during the weekend.
- There is no charge to the organization to participate so resources can go toward providing staffing and supplies for children’s activities and tent decorations.
- The festival provides a 10x10 white tent in the park, 2 tables, 8 chairs, and colorful bunting around the tent's edge. The Children’s Park will also be decorated creating a welcoming setting for families to visit.
- Your organization will bring whatever is needed to set up art activities for kids and make your booth look colorful and welcoming.
- This is an opportunity for your organization to promote the work you do through interactions with the kids and their families and through branded décor and materials.
- The Festival encourages organizations to provide eco-friendly art activities using upcycled materials to promote sustainability.
Your participation in the Festival provides the following benefits:
- Outreach opportunities to an estimated 35-40,000+ visitors interested in art
- Listing in the Festival Program distributed to hotels, sponsors, and at the festival
- Access to our “Behind the Scenes” refreshment area and 1 reserved Parking Pass
- Digital festival recognition for pre-show promotion
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: Feb. 1, 11:59pm (late applications will be considered if we have room.)
- Event Set-Up: Friday, April 19
- Event Dates: April 20 & 21
- Event Times: Saturday from 10am – 5pm, Sunday, from 10am – 4pm
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