Enjoy a day of fun for the whole family when Altadena Library hosts its first ever art festival featuring local artists, great food, entertainment and a hands on art project installation for kids on Saturday, June 5 from 10 AM. to 6 PM.
Children attending are invited to participate in turning the library’s entry bridge into the Golden Gate using string, twine, and wire. This art installation will be supervised by local artist David Lovejoy and remain in place for the public to enjoy following the festival. Other events include “Barks for Books” where children read to Pearl the Poodle (a real dog!) in the morning and face painting and balloon sculpture in the afternoon.
30 local artists will be showing their paintings (oil/acrylic/mixed media), photography, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics/pottery, quilts and other types of artwork for sale. 18 artists will be participating in a juried salon show. In addition, there will be a silent auction for a donated painting by artist Michael Hall.
Local food vendors offering a “Taste of Altadena” include Martins BBQ, Amy's Patio Cafe, Bill's Chicken, the Coffee Gallery, and Nancy's Pastries.
“Millionaire’s Row” refers to a section of Mariposa Street between Lake and Fair Oaks Avenues that home to dozens of mansions of the rich and famous in Altadena’s early years. The Altadena Library which sits on the corner of Mariposa and Santa Rosa is neighbor to the Andrew McNally and previous Colonel Green mansion.
The main Altadena Library District is located at 600 East Mariposa Street, Altadena. For more information, please call 626-798-0833 or check the library’s website at www.altadenalibrary.org
