Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival Offers Holiday Shoppers an Alternative to Crowded Malls

Eclectic Display of Original Art, Unique Gift Items for Holiday Shopping, Live Music, Free Art Giveaway. End Quote

West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL (1888PressRelease) November 27, 2013 - The Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Festival, ranked 76th among the 100 Best Fine Art and Design Shows in America by Sunshine Artist magazine for 2013, will feature a wide array of artwork, live music and a free art giveaway. The artistic media represented include paintings, life size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage mixed media and ceramics. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. Admission is free and open to the public.

The festival presents holiday shoppers with an alternative to crowded malls and offers a vast selection of handcrafted items for those seeking unique gifts while offering art enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to explore the original and eclectic mix of artwork by 200 of the finest artists in the country.

"Holiday shopping can be very stressful," remarks festival promoter Howard Alan.

"The busy parking lots, the crowded shops and the long checkout lines can be a nightmare; our festival offers a laidback, outdoor gallery style exhibit in lovely downtown Delray with a myriad of options. Why subject yourself to Black Friday when you can enjoy a fabulous art show and still get your shopping done?"

The participating artists, juried by an independent panel of expert judges and hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity, will be on site for the duration of the show and available to discuss their art and inspiration. All of their artwork is original and handmade in America with prices ranging from $25 handmade earrings to $50,000 life sized metal sculptures.

An Art Giveaway will provide festival patrons an opportunity to win a limited edition 30" x 40" gallery wrapped print of "Enlightenment" by participating fine art photographer John Galbo, valued at $395. The prize will be on display at John's booth throughout the weekend where registration will also take place. The winning ticket will be drawn at 4:00 pm on Sunday. For information about the impressionistic photographic work of John Galbo and to explore his images visit www.impressionistic.com. No purchase is necessary to participate in the giveaway.

For additional information on the 14th Annual Downtown Delray Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Art Fest and other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

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