The Youth Arts Festival has reached a significant milestone in the impending celebration of its 5th year in existence this June 7. The festival is a testament to the spirit of partnership and collaboration with Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority in partnership with The Alexandria Department of Recreation and Cultural Activities, the Alexandria Commission For the Arts, Alexandria City Public Schools, DASH Bus, Northern Virginia Urban League and The Campagna Center. New partners joining the festival this year are the Torpedo Factory and Joyous Events.
The Youths Arts Festival is a unique event and experience for young aspiring artists to showcase their talent in art, music, theatre and dance. The festival has also been recognized and included in the Alexandria Commission for the Arts’ 2014 Celebrating the Arts: A Year of Extraordinary Anniversaries. It is the celebration and recognition of artistic festivals ranging in maturation from five years to 100 years.
Continuing the theme of “The Artist Within …” the youth from across the City of Alexandria have the opportunity to create original art, participate in creative dance, youth theatre and music including and also participate in many interactive workshops. In a salute to Father’s Day, the Youth Arts Festival includes an activity component that includes Basketball Tournament Games for Father/Daughter/Father/Son teams with prizes for the winners.
The 5th Annual Youth Arts Festival will be held Saturday, June 7, 12-4 p.m. at George Washington Middle School Braddock Road Field, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria.
For more information about this festival contact Marvel Robertson at 703-549-7115 ext. 230 and additional information on the festival can be found at www.arhaevents.wordpress.com.