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During the heat of summer, artists and festival goers converge on Davis Square, transforming it into one of the area's largest and most innovative arts festivals. ArtBeat includes music, performance art, craft vendors, dance, theater, food, and a whole lot more. Each year we develop a theme that serves as a launching point for artists and the community to express themselves. ArtBeat 2010: Water, scheduled for July 17, is sure to be a big splash.

The wide variety of talent from local artists, musicians, and vendors is what makes ArtBeat a huge success. Attached is 2010 craft vendor application. We look forward to your participation again this year. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the event.

Sincerely,
Heather Balchunas

Heather Balchunas
Office Manager
Somerville Arts Council
www.somervilleartscouncil.org
617.625.6600 ext. 2985

-->ArtBeat: July 16&17 2010
2010 theme:
Wet, cool, blue. Water is both life sustaining and a force of nature— and we think, an appropriate theme for a steamy summer festival! We encourage artists to explore water in its many forms—rain, puddles, ponds, oceans, ice floes. Or consider how we trap, transport and market water—via damns, pipes and fancy designer bottles. We hope environmentalists will address shrinking water supplies, the politics of water and water pollution. Conversely, we also hope some artists interpret the theme more playfully, exploring water-related activities like fishing, surfing and sailing. Provocative interpretations are also encouraged: Will Somerville's Mystic River be home to hydroponic farmers in years to come? Will Davis Square be under water in 2500? Water has inspired artists for centuries— consider J.M.W. Turner’s tempestuous seas or Handel’s Water music—we anticipate your creative interpretations!