No bones about it
Dallas, Texas – Tails are wagging throughout the Metroplex as The 500, Inc. has announced that dogs are now invited to attend ARTFEST for the first time in its 40-year history.
Over Memorial Weekend, May 22 – 24, dogs are welcome to stroll the sidewalks of Fair Park and view over 200 artists, live bands, cultural performances and the ARTFEST for Kids Area in Fair Park. The 500, Inc. will provide water bowls throughout the event. Dog admission is $1 each.
Art is the star of the show at ARTFEST, and several artists turn to pets and animals for inspiration. For instance, don’t take Carole Fleischman’s Fried Cats! literally. She is a ceramic sculpture artist whose current works focus on the Mighty, Mystical, Marvelous Cat. (www.friedcats.com) Couples Wayne and Jan Steppy of Flower Mound (www.imagesbysteppy.com ) and Gary and Mary Curtis of Sunnyvale (www.gmcurtisphoto.com) have traveled the world photographing undomesticated animals like lions, tigers and bears (oh my!). Andrea John loves painting horses and all pets in realistic style (www.andysequineart.com) and stop by the booth of Peggy and Donald Pimpler for dog sculptures created from recycled parts (www.endangeredspeciesart.com).
DOGGIE DO’S AND DON’T’S AT ARTFEST
DO bring your dog!
DO keep your dog on a leash (in accordance to Dallas City ordinance).
DO bring a plastic bag to clean up after your dog. WikiHow.com offers several methods to simplify this unpleasant task at http://www.wikihow.com/Pick-Up-Dog-Poop.
DON’T leave your dog at the SPCA to dogsit.
DON’T try to sell you dog as a piece of art (even if you consider him a masterpiece).
DON’T let your dog lift his leg near artwork.
The 500, Inc.’s 40th Annual ARTFEST will be held at Fair Park (3809 Grand Avenue) over Memorial Weekend, May 22 – 24. The Wine Stroll Preview Party, $20 per person, is on Friday, May 22 from 6pm – 9pm. The main event will be held from 10am – 7pm on Saturday, May 23 and from 10am – 6pm on Sunday, May 24.
General admission is $6 per day for adults; children under 6 are free. Tickets will be available on event days at the festival. Advance discount tickets can be purchased at Dallas/Ft.Worth Tom Thumb stores beginning May 2.
Advance tickets for Wine Stroll are $15 each, and general admission tickets are $5. Parking is complimentary on Washington Avenue. DART transportation is also available. For more information, visit www.artfest500.com or call 214.565.0200.