The 14th annual Art Blast on the Mon will be presented again Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31st at the Ice Plant Pavilion and grounds in Greensboro, Pennsylvania. The event runs from 10 am – 5pm.
This event is championed by the Nathanael Greene Community Development Corporation and is a celebration of music and art for all ages. Truly one of the more unique and artsy festivals in our area, visitors enjoy many interactive programs, demonstrations and entertainment that aren’t as common at other local fairs and festivals.
Much of Art Blast is hands-on, for both children and adults, and you get to actually experience the fun and creativity of different art forms. At Art Blast, you don’t just watch the potter spinning the clay, you get to put your hands on and feel the joy of creating and sculpting yourself. Several artists will be there with interactive demos on techniques in pottery and ceramics, fabric mosaic, leather jewelry items, weaving and spinning, painting and other disciplines. Appearing again this year is special guest, Miss Teacup with her special face painting techniques.
The live music at Art Blast is one of the festival’s best attractions and adds to the lively, upbeat feeling most of the day. The musical entertainment this year includes the very well liked Vibrations, Students of LPS Guitar Tyler Jeffries and Beth Cree, Trenton Antill, Lexie VanDyne and Coco Pahanish.
Something for which Art Blast on the Mon has become famous for is the art exhibit from students of art classes of Greene County school districts. Each district that participates will receive a cash award.
You will also find a host of artisans and craft people with their wares on sale, and a variety of delicious food vendors available all day. Some of the vendors include: Plum Run Winery, Color Street, Ryan Mayfield’s art, Beth Beads (handmade jewelry), and Polly Johnson (art, soap, essential oils). Cornerstone Care will have their mobile unit on site.
There is no admission to the Art Blast on the Mon, all this fabulous entertainment and fun is completely FREE. This is possible only because of the generous support of our sponsors.
Funding for this project is provided in part by the Fund for Arts and Culture, the Nancy Davis Fund of the Community Foundation of Greene County and Greene County Tourism Promotion Agency.