Art Is Alive In Surprise

WHAM Art Association, The Surprise Recreation & Community Services, Surprise Arts & Cultural Board and Board of Tourism ANNOUNCE : Art Is Alive In Surprise Art Festival

“Art Is Alive In Surprise” Art Festival showcases the works of over 100 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the Northwest Valley and will become a signature event of the Surprise cultural calendar. This Arts Festival offers visitors the opportunity to meet with exhibiting artists, sample fine food, enjoy live entertainment and take a walk through the beautiful Surprise Community Park behind the Surprise Public Library. This is a grassroots community effort to provide the Northwest Valley with an annual art destination that identifies and defines the uniqueness of the area.

The prospectus and applications for Artist, other Vendors and Food Vendors are attached along with Rules and guidelines. The spaces are being assigned first come bases. We welcome all and hope you will find this an excellent venue to participate and sell your products.

Also, the application for performing arts is included. There is no fee for individuals or groups to get a chance to show their talent and groups performing efforts.

Come Join Us !!!!!!!
Connie Whitlock
WHAM President and Art is Alive In Surprise Director

Art is Alive in Surprise Performer’s Schedule

Saturday, March 31, 2012

9:45     A.M.              Masato Tachi, Classical Guitar

10:30   A.M.               David Walker, Classical Piano

11:15   A.M.               Dr. W, Story Teller & Musician - Ray & Pat Wilkins

Noon                         West Valley Symphony String Ensemble

                                 Claire Gordon, Violinist

                                 Cynthia DuBrow, Violist

                                 Mary Wilkening, Cellist

12:45 P.M.                Kenzi Keicher, Guitar

1:30     P.M.                Sun City JAZZMATAZZ

                                Bass: Jim Clark & Art Carlson

                                Tenor: Bob Nix & Zandra Hensel

                                Alto: Donna Richards & Marilyn Plath

                              Soprano: Coleen Clabaugh & Donna Myers

2:15     P.M.                Musical Surprise Student Showcase

3:00   P.M.                Acoustic Dream

                                Robyn Harris,Gieneveve Castle , Nick Pires-Moore

3: 45   P.M.               Mark Mahaffey, Country Singer

4:15     P.M.                David Zadroga, Interactive Art

Sunday, April 1, 2012

9:45     A.M.             David Walker, Classical Piano



10:30   A.M.              Ballet Folklorico de Thompson Ranch

11:15   A.M.              Frank Diekman, Contemporary Songs/Guitar & Piano

Noon                        Arizona Broadway Theatre

12:45 P.M.               Mark Mahaffey, Country Singer

1:30     P.M.               Masato Tachi, Classical Guitar



2:00   P.M.               Mayor Sharon Wolcott

2:15     P.M.                EPIC PROPORTIONS

                           Gabe Kubanda

                           Thomas King

                           Lost in Atlantis