5th Annual San Diego Arts Festival November 23, 2007

The 5th Annual San Diego Arts Festival – the best ever in quality and variety—returns to the San Diego Convention Center, November 23 through 25. Now in its 5th year, the festival has become not only THE premier art and craft show in San Diego, but is also one of the top art festivals in the county; many of the artists who exhibit at such renowned events as the Sausalito Art Festival, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Denver, and the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, also exhibit at the San Diego American Arts Festival. The show is the ideal place to get a big start on your holiday shopping or to find that that perfect piece of art or craft for yourself or your home.

The festival features 200 of America’s best contemporary craft and fine art exhibitors offering over 12,000 original works. Every category of fine art and contemporary craft - including paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, photography, clothing, jewelry, pottery, wood, mixed media, glass, metal and stone - is thoroughly represented by a variety of exhibitors. Several artists will also be demonstrating how they make their unique items, giving attendees an up-close and fun experience.

In addition to all the visual art, the festival features main stage and strolling holiday entertainment. The San Diego Arts Festival show hours run Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, and children under 12-years old are free. For more information, visit www.americanartfestivals.com or call (805) 461-6700.

Official Website: http://www.americanartfestivals.com