The Martha’s Vineyard HFAS Art Festival

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The Harlem Fine Arts Show has become the premiere showcase for exhibiting modern and contemporary African Diasporic Art. This year, we are proud to announce that the 2013 HFAS will travel to the historical venue of Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard.

The Martha’s Vineyard HFAS Art Festival will take place over five days — Tuesday through Sunday August 6th – 11th at Martha’s Vineyard Regional Conference. This is the first major African American art show and festival of its kind to grace the Vineyard, where August is the host to affluent vacationers, artists, dignitaries and others – all there to enjoy a relaxing and pleasant vacation.

This HFAS experience will be a welcome addition to the Vineyard experience for many visitors and locals who are interested in viewing and collecting African American art.

Agenda:

-Monday, August 5-

HFAS/African American Golfer’s Digest Martha’s Vineyard Golf Classic Tournament

Tournament Award Presentation & Banquet

-Tuesday, August 6-

HFAS Pre-Event Show Breakfast with Touré, MSNBC and Harriette Cole, Contributor, NBC Today Show

-Wednesday, August 7-

HFAS Opening Day Barbecue Join us for a fun-filled day at the grill.

HFAS Art Exhibitions – Opening Day Meet, Greet, View and Purchase original artwork of renowned & emerging artists

Authors’ Pavilion: Book-signing and conversation with Touré, Sheila Bridges, Roni DeLuz and Jimmy Hester, Frank Savage, Harriette Cole

-Thursday, August 8-

HFAS Celebrates “The Art of the Island” Special Exhibition The history and culture of the island told through art by Island artists