Posted on Aug 23, 05:13 pm
McLean, Va., (July 23, 2008) – Stacy Hettig's work has been selected for display at the 2008 McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) MPAartfest to be held in McLean, Va. this October.
Hettig will join 39 other artists for the second annual MPAartfest onOctober 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McLean Central Park located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue in McLean, Va.
More than 3,500 people are expected to attend. “I am very honored about being selected to display my artwork at MPAartfest this year,” Hettig said. “I look forward to being a part of this wonderful event and meeting art enthusiasts from McLean and all of Northern Virginia..”
MPAartfest Chairwoman Bari Levingston said: “McLean Project for the Arts is extremely pleased to have Stacy Hettig as one of the 40 juried artists for the second annual MPAartfest. We look forward to seeing her work on display. We are confident that this year’s MPAartfest will be even more spectacular than our inaugural event.”
On October 5th MPAartfest will transform McLean Central Park into a lively landscape of mini art galleries showcasing and offering for sale the works of the diverse group of 40 juried artists. A Children’s ArtWalk, an ArtTent and live entertainment throughout the day will make this a must-see event for art lovers of all ages. In case of inclement weather the event will move into the McLean Community Center adjacent to McLean Central Park.
Donations from corporate sponsors, individual donors and aportion of the event’s food proceeds benefit McLean Project for the Arts, helping to fund a multitude of high-quality art exhibitions and educational programs at its galleries in the McLean Community Center. McLean Project for the Arts is a non-profit visual arts center founded in 1962 to exhibit the work of emerging and established regional artists. Designated as a museum partner by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, MPA’s mission is to bring the visual arts into the community by promoting public awarenesss and understanding of contemporary art. Additionally, in its Susan B. DuVal studio MPA offers instruction and education to the public by dedicated professional artists in partnership with the Corcoran College of Art + Design. MPA is permanently housed at the McLean Community Center.
For a complete list of MPAartfest participating artists visit the MPA Web site at www.mpaart.org and click on the MPAartfest section.