For artists/educators with some professional background who would like to participate in the 2008 Arts Festival, today is the final day we are accepting submissions and artists' proposals. Our theme is environmental awareness and we have several projects planned; if you would like to teach/participate in one of these art projects and would like to sign up, please contact us via email. If you have a project in mind that is suitable for this year's theme, you may download and print the Arts Festival Artists' Proposal Form (Word) and submit to:

City of Manhattan Beach
Parks and Recreation Department
ATTN: ARTS FESTIVAL ARTIST PROPOSALS
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

In an effort to conserve, artists are urged to pick a project which utilizes supplies that the Cultural Arts Division has on hand or made from recycleables or natural materials. To view these materials, please visit the supply inventory webpage. If you have any questions, please call the Cultural Arts Center (310) 802-5440 or e-mail Megumi Sando, Arts Education Coordinator

Deadline for receiving submissions and artists' proposals is today, July 18, 2008.

13th Annual Arts Festival 2008
The 13th annual Manhattan Beach Arts Festival takes place Sunday, September 14 from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM on Manhattan Beach Boulevard between Valley Drive and Highland Avenue. Unique workshops give children and adults a chance at making their own hands-on creations from surfboard painting to metal crafting, portrait drawing and puppet making. The free participatory cultural event for all ages features art making workshops, performances, live music, storytelling and a wide variety of international foods. Featuring almost two dozen artists and performers, the festival offers a unique array of activities this year. Animals and bicycles are not permitted in this area during the event.