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To celebrate the 52nd Anniversary of the Columbus Arts Festival to be held June 7th through June 9th on the Columbus Riverfront and Scioto Mile.
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WHEREAS, the 52nd year of the Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable and produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council, will transform the Columbus' Riverfront 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 food 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 finest cuisine and culture; and
WHEREAS, more than 50 live musical and entertainment 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 an opportunity to create their own art in series of hands-on workshops involving clay, paper making, drawing and more, and
WHEREAS, young professionals and adults will have a chance to interact with Columbus' independent arts groups and artists; and
WHEREAS the Festival nurtures tomorrow's artists by exhibiting artwork by students from across central Ohio, and
WHEREAS the Festival will host a children's gallery where children 12 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 52nd Anniversary of the Columbus Arts Festival for its unique contribution to the culture and the economy of the city, and encourages residents and visitors to attend and participate in the Festival.