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:: Interact with the arts

The Doylestown Arts Festival will feature a variety of live demonstrations, interactive arts, and activities. There are opportunities for all ages to enjoy! More information on times and details will be available closer to the festival. Follow us on Facebook for updates!

:: Silk Scarf Painting

Location: E. State

Cost: $5

The Michener Art Museum returns with our popular silk scarf-painting booth! Artists of all ages are invited to use silk pigment dyes to design an original Japanese habotai silk scarf. Experience the magic of color and self-expression. The Michener booth is sponsored by PECO.

Organizer: Michener Art Museum

:: Wetplate Photography

Location: State & Dommel

Cost: TBA

Have your photo taken using traditional wetplate photography techniques. Participants will leave with a unique tin print. All ages are encouraged to participate.

Organizer: Derek Mohr

:: Pottery Demos

Location: State & Hamilton

Cost: FREE

Artists from Fleming Studios will be providing live pottery demonstrations throughout the weekend! Come enjoy our art in action. All ages are welcome to come and learn.

Organizer: Fleming Studios

:: Glass Blowing

Location: Hamilton Lot

Cost: FREE

Artist Tari Zarka will exhibit live glass blowing techniques at her booth in the Hamilton Street Parking Lot!

Organizer: Tari Zarka

:: Custom Scarves

Location: Oakland & Main

Cost: TBA

Create beautiful, high quality, wearable art at the Doylestown Arts Festival. Participants will be invited to watch while we create these custom designs.

Organizer: Richard Aldorasi

:: Kids Zone

Location: State & Pine

Cost: FREE & Paid Activities

There will be varying activities for all ages - a moonbounce, jewelry stations, life sized games, and much more!

Organizer: Busy Bee Toys

:: Plein Air Painters

Location: Various

Cost: N/A

Several plein air painters will be on site throughout the festival. Watch these local artists create throughout the weekend!

Organizer: Discover Doylestown

:: Rock Wall

Location: State & Pine

Cost: $5

Doylestown Rock Gym will be on site with their free-standing rock climbing wall. An experience for all ages!

Organizer: Doylestown Rock Gym

:: Michener Art Museum

Location: E. State

Cost: N/A

The Michener Art Museum will be on site with art-related activities for all ages. More information to be announced.

Organizer: Michener Art Museum

:: Mercer Museum

Location: W. State

Cost: FREE

Engage in a tile-rubbing art activity and coloring sheets with designs relating to the Mercer Museum and our Racing: A Need for Speed exhibit.

Organizer: Mercer Museum

:: Sand Art

Location: State & Main

Cost: $5

Create your own sand art and take it home! Various colors, sizes, and shapes will be available as supplies last.

Organizer: Discover Doylestown

:: Art Demonstrations

Location: W. State

Cost: FREE

Meet the artists and see live art demonstrations made possible by the Art & Cultural Council of Bucks Cuounty.

Organizer: Art & Cultural Council of Bucks County

:: Woodcraft

Location: E. State & Main

Cost: FREE

Bring your kids to learn all about woodworking: see samples, learn about wood species, and practice sanding.

Organizer: Superior Wood