Affectionately dubbed (ähts), The Boston Arts Festival is designed to launch Boston’s arts season and showcase more than 60-juried artists and Boston’s contemporary arts scene. Visual artists will exhibit and sell one-of-a-kind and limited edition works of art, covering a broad spectrum of creativity, in a specially designed artists’ village.

The festival also features a performance program on two separate stages: the Waterfront Stage and the Garden Stage. This year’s performing artists include the Boston Ballet, young Saxophonist sensation Grace Kelly, Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, Balletrox, Opera Boston premiering an original work, an ultrasonic night with the Rock Opera Orchestra , City Stage, Mean Creek, and the Community Music Center of Boston who will celebrate their centennial season by opening the festival on Friday evening. There will also be a program of family friendly activities including interactive painting led by the Mayor’s Mural Crew, a special children’s area, and glass blowing demonstration.

The Boston Arts Festival is presented by TARGET and co-sponsored by Metro Boston, WBUR, Gillette, and Hunt Alternatives Fund. The 3-day festival takes place at Christopher Columbus Park, conveniently located on Boston’s waterfront between Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Boston’s historic North End. The Park is easily accessed via public transportation: Blue Line to Aquarium stop, Green Line to the Haymarket stop, or the Orange Line also to Haymarket stop.

For detailed information visit the new (ähts): The Boston Arts Festival website at www.bostonahtsfestival.com ,or call 617-635-3911 The Boston Arts Festival is produced by the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events.