3rd Annual Longview Art & World Music Festival to Showcase Fine Art by Over 80 Nationally Acclaimed Artists

Lee's Summit, MO, September 11, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Summit Art is proud to announce that artist applications were received from throughout the United States for the 3rd Annual Longview Art & World Music Festival. The jury committee has accepted and sent out invitations to artists to attend this years’ art festival from twelve different states. In 2010 they expect to have over 80 national, regional and local artist booths. Going into the third year this event has garnered a great response from artists and patrons alike. The festival attracted well over 15,000 persons in 2009.

The artists featured in the 2010 Longview Art & World Music Festival were chosen by an independent jury of professional artists. The event is hosted by Summit Art, New Longview Foundation with Gale Communities and presented by Saint Luke’s -East, Lee’s Summit. According to Tom Mallot, Director of the Event, 2010 will be the most exciting year yet and will feature a wide range of art mediums, including 2D- and 3D- mixed media, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, and works in metal and wood.

This years Longview Art & World Music Festival will be held October 1st-3rd and will be offering extended hours until 9 pm both Friday and Saturday. The event located in the Longview Business district is the only full weekend festival of its kind in eastern Jackson County. Produced by Summit Art, a not-for-profit professional artist organization, the Longview Art & World Music Festival is a 100 percent volunteer effort. "One thing that sets this event apart from the many art festivals around the country is that this is an art festival planned and put on by artists” said Carol Gray 2010 festival committee member.

Other highlights of the Longview Art & World Music Festival include, non-amplified small music venues, Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools, grades 7 – 12 art pavilion, "Children's World" art booth , Summit Art pavilion, Lees’ Summit R-7 Schools Chalk Art and a guided hayride tour of the historic R. A. Long Farm property and a food and drink court hosted by R. A. Long’s Sawmill and Next Door Pizza.

The Longview Art & World Music Festival extends its heartfelt gratitude to the 2010 sponsors and volunteers who come together to make this festival happen.

For more information, Tom Mallot: 816-373-4987 tmallot@sbcglobal.net
or www.longviewartmusicfest.com

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