To celebrate 15 years, Alley Art Festival will host two free, open-to-the-public workshops leading up to the August 30 event.
Tuesday, April 15, Alley Art Festival will host a World Art Day workshop facilitated by Aurora artist Cherylyn Gnadt. Gnadt will lead attendees in creating inspirational Inner Hero Cards from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mutual Ground, 418 Oak Avenue in Aurora.
Saturday, May 10, Alley Art Festival will celebrate World Collage Day from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water Street in Batavia. Collage artist Bryan “Dadasoulface” Joseph will go over the history of collage and participants will be able to create collage art.
Registration is not needed for either art event. Seating and materials will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. The events are open to all ages and abilities.
“I’m excited to expand Alley Art Festival’s grassroots, community-focused footprint with more opportunities for celebrating art and local artists,” said Marissa Amoni, director of Alley Art Festival.
For more information or to apply, visit alleyartaurora.com.
—Marissa Bright PR