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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Columbus Arts Festival.
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WHEREAS, the 50th annual Columbus Arts Festival, presented by Time Warner Cable and produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, will transform the Discovery District into a stunning outdoor art gallery, with the nation's top artists displaying their work and attracting art enthusiasts from all over the country; and
WHEREAS, the festival, held June 3rd through June 5th, 2011, will feature gourmet fare from the city's finest restaurants and showcase the work of local and emerging artists, providing out-of-town guests with a sample of the city's cuisine and culture; and
WHEREAS, more than thirty live musical acts representing a broad spectrum of genres will perform over the course of the three-day festival; and
WHEREAS, festival attendees and families will have ample opportunity to create their own art in a series of hands-on workshops involving clay, paper making, drawing and more, and young professionals and adults will have a chance to interact with Columbus's independent arts groups and artists in creative art carnival games; and
WHEREAS, the festival nurtures tomorrow's artists by exhibiting artwork by students from across central Ohio, and by hosting a children's gallery where children twelve and under may purchase original artwork donated by festival artists for five dollars or less; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby recognizes the 50th annual Columbus Arts Festival for its unique contribution to the culture and economy of the city, and encourages residents and visitors to attend and participate in the festival.