The Art League of Marion invites you to attend a weekend of arts, crafts,
entertainment and food. The 35th annual Hungry Mother Festival will
be held July 18-20, 2008, at Hungry Mother State Park, U. S. Highway
16 North, Marion, Virginia, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday
and Saturday,
and from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The lake at beautiful Hungry Mother State Park is the setting
for over 100 arts and crafts exhibits including baskets, decorative
wood, pottery, jewelry, candles, fine art, soaps, stained glass,
and much more.
A Living History encampment where local re-enactors will
demonstrate life in a Civil War camp will be presented along
with skirmishes by this group.
A wonderful array of food will be available this year with
something for everyone including meals, light snacks, or just
drinks.
Parking fees are $6.00 per vehicle, or you may purchase a
special three-day weekend pass for $9.00 which is good for
the entire Festival.
The Art League of Marion uses 100% of the jury fees and a
percentage of the booth fees collected from exhibitors to provide
scholarships to deserving Smyth County students who are continuing
their education in art, music, and theater. We are proud to
have supported these students in the pursuit of their higher
education. In addition to the scholarship program, the Art
League sponsors an annual high school art show and a variety
of art programs.
The 35th annual Hungry Mother Festival is presented by
the Art League of Marion in cooperation with the Department
of Conservation and Recreation.
Contact Candy Whitt, Festival Chairman, at (276) 783-2901,
for additional information, or via email: Email
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The Art League
of Marion  |
| What is the Art League? |
A group of individuals dedicated to the enjoyment
and promotion of the arts including fine art, fine craft,
theater, music and dance. |
| What do they do? |
The Art League of Marion sponsors monthly programs which
are free to the public. They sponsor the annual Hungry Mother
Festival in cooperation with the Virginia Department of
Parks and Recreation. The endorsement and encouragement of
cultural activities in our schools are also important to
the Art League. The Scholarship Program each year offers
scholarships to deserving students who will be pursuing higher
education in the arts. |
| Do I have to be an artist? |
No. If you love and enjoy the arts, you are qualified to
become a member. |
| When do they meet? |
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at
5:30 p.m. at Smyth-Bland Regional Library, 118 S. Sheffey Street, Marion, VA 24354. |
| What are the dues? |
$10.00 per year due and payable in January of each year.
If you join the Art League at any time during the year, you
will not have to pay dues until the following January. |
| How do I join? |
Membership is open to everyone! Fill out the information
card and an Art League member will contact you with details. |
Click HERE for
downloadable Membership Form:  |
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