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HISTORY The first Festival was held May 1st and 2nd 1993. It was moved to August in 1994 and since then has been held on the third weekend in August. It was started by Barbara Baker who originally owned the Espresso Gallery when it was located in the small building next to the current Book Dock building. Among the original committee members were Barbara Baker, Gail Scriven, Kent Russell, Barbara DeMoss, Joanne Coito, Sandy Dose and Shirley Epperson. The Festival of the Arts is an independent nonprofit volunteer organization under the umbrella of the Brookings Harbor Area Council for the Arts (BACA). After operational expenses, all proceeds are donated to local organizations to promote the development of the arts or contribute to projects that beautify our area. The Festival’s prime income is from Festival fees; however, tax deductible donations are accepted and contribute greatly to the ability of the Festival committee to carry out their mission in the local community. Some past recipients of donations have been: Port of Brookings Harbor, Brookings Harbor Area Council for the Arts, Manley Arts Center, American Music Festival, Beachcomber Festival, Chetco Pelican Players, Pacific Actors Theatre, Flag Program, Bear Delights, Curry-Del Norte Orchestra Guild, Kalmiopsis Elementary School Art Program, Azalea Park Foundation, Nature’s Coastal Holiday, Friends of Music, Brookings Buccaneers, and Capella by the Sea. In 2003, the Festival committee started a Late Bloomer Grant Program. This program encourages individuals over 50 who have demonstrated some creative potential to apply for funds to further their artistic development through taking classes, purchasing equipment, or whatever else they feel would assist them in developing their talents. Each year the Grant program has provided up to $1,000 to grant recipients. Winners are selected by a grant review committee comprised of experts in various creative fields. The Festival of the Arts was named Best Fine Arts Festival by the Oregon Festivals & Events Association at the Northwestern Festivals & Events Conference in March. 2008 Festival Committee: Jo Mochulski, Chairperson Dori Blodgett Betty Wintersteen The committee works on a year round basis planning, evaluating and promoting the Festival, the Port of Brookings Harbor, and the Brookings Harbor community. GENERAL INFORMATION The Festival of the Arts is an annual event held on the Boardwalk at the Port of Brookings Harbor the third weekend in August. Over 100 Artisans of original arts and crafts participate each year. The Festival is a juried show. Applications must be submitted by May 15th. No manufactured, assembled, imported or consumabale items are allowed. Application to the Festival does not guarantee acceptance. Selections are made on the basis of quality of work, maintaining a balance in the types of products, and available space. Estimated yearly attendance is approximately 8,000.