Long Beach Local Arts Festival Arts In The Plaza Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Beginning May 29th through October 30th in Kennedy Plaza
This year on opening day, Saturday, May 29th, 2021 (rain date June 5, 2021), marks the 10th anniversary of Arts In The Plaza, a weekly arts festival located at Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach, NY.
“With regulations lifting, we are excited to continue our 10th full season of Arts In The Plaza,” says Arts In The Plaza Director Sammi Metzger. “It is so important now more than ever to shop local and support small businesses, and we look forward to having that opportunity this year.”
Beginning at 10am until 3pm, attendees can shop from over 30 different local artisans. Of special note, Long Beach city officials will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30am and former American Idol contestant Evan Kuriga will perform live on opening day at noon. Additionally, the Long Beach Photo Bus, 1971 VW bus that has been converted into a traveling photo booth, will serve as a photo opportunity for attendees to capture and share their experiences on opening day through social media using the hashtag #AITPturns10.
Who: Arts in the Plaza
What: 10th Anniversary Celebration
When: Saturday, May 29th from 10am-3pm (rain date Sat, June 5th)
*10:30am Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Long Beach City Officials
Where: Kennedy Plaza, Long Beach, NY
Conveniently located an hour from New York City by car or train and within walking distance of the public beach, Arts In The Plaza is a weekly outdoors festival that features local handcrafted art including photography, jewelry, fine art, mixed media, clothing, accessories, home décor and live music.
About Arts In The Plaza
Arts In The Plaza is a weekly, outdoor arts festival in Long Beach, NY that features handcrafted art by Long Island artists, live music and cultural performances. Located in the center of town at Kennedy Plaza, Arts In The Plaza takes place every Saturday from 10am to 3pm beginning Memorial Day weekend through Halloween. Each week, local artists showcase a diverse assortment of products and services in various mediums including photography, jewelry, fine art, mixed media, clothing, accessories and home decor. All artists involved in Arts In The Plaza are also members of local arts organizations including the Artists in Partnership, West End Arts Visual Artists Guild, and the Long Beach Art League. Arts In The Plaza is built on love – love of art, love of music, love of community, love of Long Beach. Follow Arts In The Plaza on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
