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SAVOR NEW HOPE- SHOWCAST THE ARTS
JULY 13 - 15

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This July 13, 14, an 15, 2007 New Hope Arts Inc. continues the six year tradition of Savor New Hope – Showcase the Arts, a weekend celebration of the arts and artists of the region. In the past 6 years this event has drawn thousands of visitors and residents over the three day weekend who embrace the town wide happening as a way to recognize New Hope and surrounding areas as a “Little Paris on the Delaware”. Local businesses and artists who are planning events and exhibitions for the July weekend should contact NHArts at 215-862-9606 to be included in the thousands of schedule to distributed throughout Bucks and Hunterdon County.

The weekend showcases all the arts and offers an exciting way to celebrate the important role the arts and artists play in our community. Artists, gallery and businesses owners can host an exhibition, sponsor a book signing, concert, lecture or demonstration, inns and area shops can offer special discounts and area chefs can join other chefs and fine restaurants in preparing the annual Savor New Hope party celebration on Sunday, July 15, 2007. Any exhibition space that stay open until 8PM and serves refreshments Saturday, July 14 will also be listed in the Gallery Stroll section of schedules. This year’s event will also boast a “mini farmer’s market and cooking classes by outstanding chefs.

NHArts will sponsor a number of activities that are free and open to the public including outdoor music, exhibitions at Triumph Brewing Company and the New Hope Arts Center, gallery talks, walking tours to the outdoor sculpture show, outdoor children’s activities and more.

All events are listed in 1000’s of schedules distributed throughout the region as well as in press and promotions. To be listed interested artists and sponsors should return their information to New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, New Hope, PA 18938. For forms and/or more information contact 215-862-9606 or newhopearts@aol.com

Any individuals interested in listing an event may call the Center at 215-862- 9606 or in volunteering to assist musicians, help with children’s activities or other activities may contact NHArts Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Crilley at lgcrilley@comcast.net.

Savor New Hope - Last year
July 15 & 16, 2006

The annual town wide event Savor New Hope – Showcase the Arts – presented each year by New Hope Arts Inc was the biggest and best to date. The three day event presented by the not for profit organization is created to celebrate the arts and artists of the region. This year’s event boasted three times as many activities as last year and despite warm weather the dinner celebration drew a full house. George Michael provided free parking for guests and Curt Ball of Labor & Logistics Management donated his parking lot for the event.

In her welcome New Hope Arts director Robin Larsen thanked the current borough council for their support of the group’s efforts and George E. Michael for his support since the inception of the group. In addition, she lauded Tom Scannapieco for his donation of the space the group currently occupies at 2 Stockton Avenue and Elliott Building Group Ltd. for their major financial support. After thanking the hard working New Hope Arts volunteers, members of Downtown Performing Arts Center and area chefs who served guests at the dinner, she encouraged guests to support the restaurants and area businesses that support the arts – particularly in this post flood season.

Artist and New Hope Arts board member Wendy Wilkinson Gordon thought, “ Sunday’s celebration was a wonderful event and a great opportunity for the community to come together. The food was amazing and a real tribute to the amazing restaurants we have we have in our area.” Gordon also opened her studio to visitors for the Savor New Hope weekend.

On Saturday, “Children enjoyed creating mini sculptures from wire and foam fish printed masterpieces not to mention folded fun samurai paper hats under the tents. It’s fun to see what kids come up with when you give them lots of different materials to work with”, added Leslie Crilley, Co-Chairperson of the children’s activities and Volunteer Coordinator for the entire weekend event.

Borough Council Vice-president Sharyn Keiser offered, “Kudos once again for a fantastic weekend and an extraordinary finale. It was amazing!”

In total, more than twenty-five restaurants and chefs served everything from beautiful salmon filets and beef brisket, alligator jambalaya, slow roasted fresh ham and much more. Fresh baked pies and cookies, exceptional bread pudding and Thomas Sweet ice cream ended the evening on a yummy note.

Saturday, musicians from throughout the region served up everything from traditional blues to contemporary piano favorites in free outdoor concerts. Saturday evening a number of galleries opened to hundreds of visitors who enjoyed exhibitions of traditional area painters, well known photographers and inventive contemporary artists. Most of the exhibitions that planned openings and gallery talks will continue their shows through the next several weeks. For more information interested individuals may contact participating galleries or New Hope Arts at 215-862-9606.

To be involved in next year’s Savor New Hope – Showcase the Arts or learn more about other activities sponsored by the not for profit organization and be placed on New Hope Arts mailing list please contact newhopearts@aol.com or 215-862-9606.