Art in the Park

Art in the Park 2017
Our 48th Annual Art in the Park is coming
Sunday August 20th in Susana Park
Watch this space for ongoing news updates.

This year promises to be another fantastic day, with over 50 artists, great live music, delicious food truck eats and a warm sense of community. We're very pleased to welcome back Epidemic Ales as one of our key beverage sponsors this year and are grateful for their past support as well.

This is our premier fundraising event of the year, benefiting local graduating high school seniors with scholarships. The silent auction this year brings back our Fabulous Flamingo Flock! This was a smashing success in 2015 so why not repeat it?! Already dozens of artists are working on their fantastic creations that they will generously donate. We can't wait to see what they come up with!

The free shuttle was much appreciated by attendees last year. We plan to offer it again this year.

If you would like to be a vendor, please download, review, fill out and submit the application. Once approved, you may pay online or mail a check to MAA.

Participation is subject to MAA approval of your completed application. To qualify for the MAA member price, you must have joined or renewed for 2017 by March 1, 2017.
Apply by July 1st: Members $65, Non-members $100
Apply after July 1st, Members $90, Non-members $125
Absolutely no applications will be accepted after August 5th.

Art in the Park 2016
47th Annual Art in the Park - 8/21/16

The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) had its 47th annual Art in the Park on Sunday, August 21st, at Susana Park in Martinez, Over 50 artists were at this free event. Visitors enjoyed fine arts and crafts created by local artists, music, food, beverages and a sense of community.

The event featured wines from Viano Vineyards and beer from Epidemic Ales along with a selection of food truck vendors. There was a great line-up of music again this year:

Our MC this year was Harriett Burt.
10a: National Anthem - Cindy Cruciani - lead singer of Tone Pony.
10:15a-11:00: Thomas Martin
11:15 - noon: Chris Kuria
12:15 - 1:15 : Killbillies
1:45-3:00 : The New Frantics
3:30 - 5:00: Caroompas Room

This year’s silent auction raised money to support the arts in local schools. This year the theme was Recycled Yard Art, featuring unique, whimsical items created and donated by participating artists.

There was plenty of free parking in downtown Martinez with a golf cart shuttle from the Farmer’s Market at the Starbucks plaza.

Photos from 2016 below