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Fenton Art Walk

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Fenton ArtWalk Looking for Artists

Event will be held in conjunction with Bastille Day in Fenton on July 13.

The Fenton Downtown Development Authority is looking for artists for the 3rd annual Fenton ArtWalk, held in conjunction with The Laundry’s 2013 Bastille Day 5K Run/Walk and 15K Run, Saturday July 13. The Fenton ArtWalk will run 11 a.m.  to 4 p.m., and will be located in Downtown Fenton, at Leroy, from Shiawassee to the Fenton Hotel. Every kind of talented artisan is an ideal participant. Art will go through a review process to ensure fine art integrity. If artist has fine art to display and sell, they are asked to submit two to three color photos per medium (with a maximum of 3 mediums) in jpg or pdf to: Fenton@newmoonvisions.net for review.   Deadline is Friday April 5, 2013. Participation is FREE for artists. Those who are selected will …

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Second Annual Fenton Art Walk A Success

Visitors flock to downtown Fenton for event.

A steady flow of people strolled through downtown Fenton Saturday for the second annual Fenton Art Walk. A total of 29 locations housed participating artists, entertainment and family fun. Participating artists displayed and sold their art in a unique storefront venue. Businesses featured specials and drawings. Fenton Patch gave away prizes from Patch, Joe and Lewie's Penalty Box, and The UPS Store. In the weeks leading up to the Fenton Art Walk, Fenton Patch introduced you to some of the participating artists in a Faces of the Fenton Art Walk Series.

Matt Kelli Godek

12:25 pm on Saturday, July 21, 2012

Who won the penalty box drawing?   more ›

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Fine Art, Runners Taking Over Downtown Fenton Today

Bastille Day and the Fenton Art Walk scheduled.

Fine art and runners will be everywhere in Fenton today. Officials are hoping the second Fenton Art Walk planned for July 14 is bigger and better than a year ago. The Bastille Day event has been a staple in Fenton for 10 years, bringing more than 1,000 runners downtown in 2010 and 2011. Along with art displayed at merchants throughout downtown, entertainment is scheduled for the day this time around. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Fenton Artwalk is a community event celebrating the arts and showcasing local and regional artists. The Art Walk will run from Shiawassee to Dibbleville at Leroy, then north on Leroy to the Biggby Coffee and Kimberly Kay Furniture, and West to Pipsqueak Boutique and Sawyer Jewelers on South …

Friday, July 13, 2012

Fenton Artist Starts Company to Help Children, Teens

In the days leading up to the Fenton Art Walk, Fenton Patch will introduce you to some of the participating artists.

The Fenton Art Walk is Saturday! On July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., merchants and artists will participate in the second-year event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun in downtown Fenton. Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton (just outside Fenton City Hall) and receive a map, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer. To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza. Name: Kim Bonner Residence: Fenton Type of art: mixed media How did…

Fenton Author Started Writing After Hearing Philippine Woman's Life Story

In the days leading up to the Fenton Art Walk, Fenton Patch will introduce you to some of the participating artists.

On July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., merchants and artists will participate in the second-year event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun in downtown Fenton. Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton (just outside Fenton City Hall) and receive a map, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer. To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza. Name: Dorothy Mikat, retired psychiatrist Residence:Fenton resident for over 35 years How did you …

Fenton Artist Inspired by Bennett Lake, Natural Settings

In the days leading up to the Fenton Art Walk, Fenton Patch will introduce you to some of the participating artists.

The Fenton Art Walk is just around the corner. On July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., merchants and artists will participate in the second-year event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun in downtown Fenton. Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton (just outside Fenton City Hall) and receive a map, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer. To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza. Name: Denise Willing-Booher Residence: Fenton Type of…

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Local Author Writes Mystery Novel About Fenton Hotel

In the days leading up to the Fenton Art Walk, Fenton Patch will introduce you to some of the participating artists.

The Fenton Art Walk is just around the corner. On July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., merchants and artists will participate in the second-year event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun in downtown Fenton. Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton (just outside Fenton City Hall) and receive a map, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer. To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza. Name: Jeff LaFerney Residence: Davison Type of Work…

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Fenton Art Walk Artist Working on Kensington Metropark Piece

In the days leading up to the Fenton Art Walk, Fenton Patch will introduce you to some of the participating artists.

The Fenton Art Walk is just around the corner. On July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., merchants and artists will participate in the second-year event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun in downtown Fenton. Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton (just outside Fenton City Hall) and receive a map, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer. To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza. Name: Louise Azzoli Residence: Highland Type of art: …

Marilyn Bomarito

9:56 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Congratulations Louise....It is no nice to see a wonderful artist like yourself get the praise they deserve.....Marilyn Bomarito   more ›

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Fenton Art Walk Author Tells Facts of Titanic

In the days leading up to the Fenton Art Walk, Fenton Patch will introduce you to some of the participating artists.

The Fenton Art Walk is just around the corner. On July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., merchants and artists will participate in the second-year event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun in downtown Fenton. Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton (just outside Fenton City Hall) and receive a map, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer. To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza. Name: Lee Merideth Residence: San Jose, California …

Monday, July 9, 2012

Fenton Artist Makes Old Items Into Something New

In the days leading up to the Fenton Art Walk, Fenton Patch will introduce you to some of the participating artists.

The Fenton Art Walk is just around the corner. On July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., merchants and artists will participate in the second-year event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun in downtown Fenton. Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton (just outside Fenton City Hall) and receive a map, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer. To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza. Name: Jeannine DeLong Residence: Fenton Type of art: …

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