ArtsFest is the United Arts Alliance’s annual fundraiser, raising money for scholarships and other UAA outreach programs.
Held in February, ArtsFest is a day-long celebration of local artists, featuring the Janesville Area Creativity (JAC) Awards as the final act of the evening. Check out our pictures from ArtsFest 2011!
Local artist are invited to host a booth at the event to share their talents with the community. For a small fee, artists are welcome to sell their items to the public. Hint: UAA members can sell fee-free! Join today!
Saturday, February 11 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit this page for updates on the lineup of artists and activities.
If you’re interested in being a part of ArtsFest 2012, contact Alicia Reid at Raven’s Wish: 608.757.2622.
Interested in sponsoring this year’s JAC Awards? It’s not too late! Download a sponsorship form and give generously to support creativity in Rock County!
We received more than 70 nominations in 19 categories for the 2012 JAC Awards - but only the TOP 3 received an official nomination in the People’s Choice categories.
AND THE NOMINEES ARE….
THANK YOU to our amazing award sponsors:
{ aryll . dynamic . design } | Lamar Advertising | Hampton Inn
Raven’s Wish | Jax Graphix | Local Vision TV | Voigt Music
Hedberg Public Library | Perfectly Plus | Spotlight on Kids
Exclusive Company | Basics Cooperative | Knapton Musik Notes
JR Media | The Speakeasy | Exclusive Company | Lois Allen
Janesville Academy of Cosmetology | 5,6,7,8 Dance Studio
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2011 JAC Awards winners:
Judged Awards
Outstanding Achievement by a Janesville Native – Caleb Burhans
Outstanding Emerging Star - Lexi Ganong
Outstanding Advertisement - Hedberg Public Library
Outstanding Media Personality – Rose Stricker
Outstanding Theater Makeup/Hair – Staci Abrahamson
Outstanding Theater Costume – Cheryl Schneider(Camelot)
Outstanding Hair Designer – Melinda Lanthrop
Outstanding Fine Artist – Sam Ryan
Outstanding Arts Educator – Barbara Mathews
Outstanding Music Educator – Laura Schuler
People’s Choice Awards:
Outstanding Body Artist – Holly Chase
Outstanding Culinary Art – Best Events
Outstanding Dance Group – Craig Spotlighters Show Choir
Outstanding Live Music Venue – Java Joys
Outstanding Theater Production – “Fiddler on the Roof” (Theatre Unlimited)
Outstanding Busker – Jack Sibilski
Outstanding One Minute Film – “Blogger Support Center” (Jim Lyke & Rorbert Jarzen)
Outstanding CD/Song- Mitch Kopnick
Outstanding Live Band – Sapphire String Quartet
Outstanding Solo Performer – Chris Kohn
