The Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts will be celebrating its 58th year of showcasing outstanding art on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Feb. 23, 24, and 25 at Hillcrest Congregational Church at 2000 West Rd. in La Habra Heights. Nearly two hundred artists will be exhibiting and selling their artwork with some personally demonstrating their artistic skills during the three-day event. Admission and parking for the festival is free. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Off-site overflow parking with free shuttle is available. More information is available online at www.HillcrestFestivalofFineArts.com.
Attendees will enjoy seeing watercolor and oil paintings, unique handmade jewelry, ceramics, pottery, hand-woven clothing, photography, stained and fused glass, bronze and metal sculptures, carved wood, and a great selection of handcrafted one-of-a-kind items in the Arts & Crafts Boutique. Each year, many first-time exhibitors as well as long-time favorites are selected to participate. Local high school students will be displaying their artwork in a juried exhibition that showcases their talents and skills.
The festival committee is proud to announce that two Featured Artists have been chosen for the 2018 festival: Hannie Goldgewicht and Sheryl L. Sauer.
All festival areas are open during the weekend, including the indoor galleries, artist demonstrations, outdoor exhibits, the patio area, and the Boutique. There will be free art workshops for children on Saturday and Sunday. Festival attendees can browse, shop, and enjoy live musical entertainment. Meals at the Starving Artist’s Cafe during the three-day event will be provided by two food trucks, Chronic Tacos and Me So Hungry.
