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To celebrate the 49th annual Columbus Arts Festival, to be held June 4th through June 6th in the Discovery District.
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WHEREAS, the 49th annual Columbus Arts Festival, presented by the Greater Columbus Arts Council and Time Warner Cable, will transform Columbus's 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 will feature gourmet fare from the city's finest restaurants and showcase the work of local artists and galleries, providing out-of-town guests with a sample of the city's finest 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 will have ample opportunity to create their own art in a series of hands-on workshops on clay pottery, glass blowing, journaling, and other avenues of artistic expression; and
WHEREAS, the festival nurtures tomorrow's artists by exhibiting artwork by students from across Ohio, including Columbus and 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 49th 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.