Paso Robles Festival of the Arts
Schedule
of Events
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| 9:00 a.m. |
PASO ROBLES FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS BEGINS
AT THE DOWNTOWN CITY PARK! |
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Fine Art Show & Sale
Location: The Artist’s Garden
40
nationally & regionally-acclaimed artists
exhibit & sell their artwork under canopies.
Public Mural Project
Location: Where The Wild Things Are:
Children's Art Zone
All
ages are encouraged to add their creativity to an art
mural that will be created and on display throughout the
festival.
Interactive Environmental
Displays
Location: Blue River: River Vision
Partners.
Learn about environmental
efforts and issues, in particular those
relating to the Salinas River.
Interactive art activities will be available.
Learn more about
the River Vision Partners Display area. |
| 9:00 – 11:00
a.m. |
Plein Air Quick-Draw |
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Location: Downtown City Park
28 well-known
artists race against the clock to paint works of art
while the public watches!
View a list of Participating Artists
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Follow the River, Paint the
Dream Exhibition |
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Location: Studios on the Park (1130
Pine Street)
63 Festival artists contribute work to this separate
exhibit showcasing the Salinas River Corridor.
Read
more...
Children’s Classrooms
Location: Where The Wild Things Are:
Children’s Art Zone
Art classrooms
offering a variety of fine-art
experiences including painting, pottery,
book illustrations, and more.
Face Painting
Location: Where The Wild Things Are:
Children’s Art Zone
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Art Demonstrations |
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Location: The Artist’s Garden
and Studios on the Park
Demonstrations every ½ hour.
View
demonstration times and descriptions.
Guided Salinas River Trail Tours
Location: River Trail Tours Booth
Come join the
US-LT RCD
and for an exciting
Salinas River trail adventure. Find out
how to identify and use California
native plants in your landscaping. Also,
learn how to use resources in a
sustainable way by being a good steward
of the land. Tours depart at 11 AM,
12:15 PM, 1:30 PM, and 2:45 PM.
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Festival Fanfare |
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Location: Steps of the Carnegie Library
Paso Robles High School Jazz Band performing under the direction of Dr. Kirk Weller. |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Plein Air Quick-Draw Auction
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Location: Steps of the Carnegie
Library
Frank Mecham, assisted by
curator Tim Anderson, wields the gavel
as spectators bid on beautiful art in
various media. |
| Noon – 4:00
p.m. |
Children’s Stage Performances |
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Location: Where The Wild Things Are:
Children’s Art Zone
Presentations every ½ hour by community
dance, music, & theatre groups.
Performance
Schedule |
| 1:00 – 3:00
p.m. |
Café Musique |
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Location: The Concert at the
Gazebo
Enjoy classical, folk & tango music while you stroll
through the art displays & enjoy the children’s performances and art activities.
More about Café Musique at
www.cafemusique.org. |
| 4:00 – 6:00
p.m. |
Damon Castillo Band
and Fine Art drawing |
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 Location: The Concert at the Gazebo
Wine from Adelaida, Cass, J Lohr, and
Justin Wineries available for purchase.
Frozen Margaritas also available for
purchase. Bring your low-back chairs
and blankets and sit back and enjoy
jazz, funk, rock & soul sounds! More
about the Damon Castillo Band at
www.damoncastillo.com. |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Festival Finale |
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St. Rose Concert Band under the
direction of Ken Schmutz. |
Map coming soon!
Please note: Beverages will
be available for purchase throughout the day.
Dogs are not allowed in the Downtown City Park.
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