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!Vivir, Amar, y Pintar! Arts Festival to Take Place Saturday in Dover

originally published: 08/24/2023

(DOVER, NJ) -- The !Vivir, Amar, y Pintar! Arts Festival is set to take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Chestnut Street in Dover, NJ. This free public outdoor event features Artists & Vendor market; food trucks; live music & dancing; unveiling of new art asphalt mural; kids art activity; bouncy castles and stilt walkers.

Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of artists showcasing their talents, creating an immersive artistic atmosphere. From paintings to sculptures, there will be something to captivate everyone's artistic sensibilities. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with the artists, learn about their creative processes, and even purchase their works.

In addition to the art displays, the festival will host vendors and delicious food options will also be available from a selection of food trucks, ensuring a delightful gastronomic experience.

Live music performances curated by Idea Cultural will add a lively and melodious backdrop to the festival, further enhancing the festive ambiance. Attendees can expect an eclectic mix of musical genres, ensuring there is something for every taste. Performers include Tropy Band Orquesta and Terry Grande.

One of the highlights of the event will be the unveiling of Dover, NJ's first piece of public art, an asphalt mural on Chestnut Street. This significant addition to the town's artistic landscape will be a source of pride for the community and a testament to the power of public art in transforming urban spaces.




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The Town of Dover and Levitate Creative Services extend their heartfelt gratitude to Morris Arts for their invaluable support as art grant recipients of 2023. This support has been made possible by Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Their belief in the power of art has played a vital role in bringing the !Vivir, Amar, y Pintar! Arts Festival to life.

A special thank you goes out to their generous sponsor, The Home Depot, whose enormous contribution in supplying materials and paint has been instrumental in making this event possible.

Parking: Please note parking lot B will be closed for the car show. Street Parking will be available and lots D, Z, C, H, E, A.

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