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Hello Galena! News: Released June 28, 2010

Hello Galena! Hosts its Fifth Annual Market House Square Art Festival

A juried outdoor show of art and fine crafts, will welcome artists and artisans to the grounds of the state of Illinois historic Market House site in downtown Galena in August for the Fifth Annual Market House Square Art Festival in August. The show is sponsored by the Galena Cultural Arts Alliance and Hello Galena! Artist Co-operative.

For people looking for something unique to decorate their homes, gardens, or themselves, Hello Galena! has something special in store. The Fifth Annual Market House Square Art Festival promises more artists, more booths and more variety than last year’s successful event. It will be held Saturday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside on the lawn between the Market House Welcome Center and Hello Galena! at 121 N. Commerce Street, in downtown Galena.

The Art Festival will offer a wide variety of art and fine crafts, such as pottery, blown and fused glass, oil paintings, watercolor paintings, photography from around the area and the world, digital art, hand-woven baskets, contemporary and vintage jewelry, children’s items, lawn sculptures, décor and furniture, felted mittens, embellished denim jackets, custom made moccasins, hand-carved wooden pens, bowls, and many other items.

The artists themselves have created all items that are on display for sale. And many of the artists will be demonstrating their skills at the art fair.

Photos shown here are just a sample of the fun from last year's festival. Enjoy more here!

Hello Galena! is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization made up of more than 65 local artists. Their artwork and signature gift items are displayed at 121 N. Commerce Street, Galena, Ill. Artists staff the art-only shop. Check out our handy online map, store hours and directions.

For more information, call (815) 777-1448 during shop hours.

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