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Art in the Park

50th Annual Art in the Park Manchester!
The First Sunday in June - June 1st, 2025 - 10am-4pm

An Outdoor Festival at Center Memorial Park on the grounds of the Mary Cheney Library
586 Main Street, at the intersection of Main Street (Route 83) and Center Street (Routes 6/44)
2024 was the biggest and best ever featuring over 200 artists, crafters, performers and Food Trucks.

Supported by the Town of Manchester!
AITP kicks off "Celebrate Manchester", a week of events including Concert in the Park on Saturday, June7th at 6:30pm

50th Anniversary Celebration Events!

ARTIST POP-UPS feature artists partnering with a local shops and businesses to present
a mini exhibit, sale, demo or other happening! For a list of Pop-Ups Click here!

50 DAY ART COUNTDOWN began April 12 online, a daily feature through June 1st! (Click for images)
Follow, Like & Share on Instagram (@openstudiohartford) and Facebook /aitpmanchester

Stay tuned for MAKE-IT-TAKE-IT interactive projects, Murals, Award Categories & Speed Painting Competition

2025 Artists, Stage Schedule, Activities and Food Trucks Coming Soon!
Directory of 2024 Artists - Stage Schedule of 2024 Live Performers
Check here for the 2024 Printable Program

TO PARTICIPATE as an Artist, Vendor or Performer in 2025, CLICK HERE!

HISTORY: The annual ‘show in the park’ had been faithfully produced by Manchester Art Association for over 40 years. It was passed along to other dedicated members of the community to continue the fine work of past years as well as add new inspiration.

2025 is the 50th ANNIVERSARY of this Manchester tradition!

Now, AITP is a part of Artists in Real Time, Inc. a non-profit organization that is responsible for events such as Open Studio Hartford, the capitol city’s “arts extravaganza” and providing local artists with other opportunities to promote and sell their work.

The picturesque park surrounding the Mary Cheney Library makes a lovely backdrop for the outdoor festival. Visitors will enjoy a variety of artistic vendors featuring all media and genres including traditional art alongside cutting edge work in painting, sculpture, photography, digital, jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts and more. In addition, there will be a variety of crafts, handmade goods, art-related products and more.

Click Here for MAP & PARKING SUGGESTIONS

Families, children and adults can join in on creative, interactive and community projects and murals or see other live art demonstrations scattered throughout the park. Have a professional caricature or other customized work created on the spot, face painting and henna body art.
Stay tuned for specific projects!

BROWSE the 2024 Online Artist Directory Here
CLICK HERE for the 2024 2-Page PROGRAM

The Main Stage hosts a full day of live music of all genres. Click here for 2024 line up.

Food trucks and specialty food items are available for your convenience..

For more information regarding the event, sponsorships or providing in-kind support and volunteering, contact the event coordinator, Cynthia Bulaong, at artintheparkmanchester@gmail.com or like us on Facebook.

To participate as an artist, vendor, food truck or performer in 2025, CLICK HERE for more information

BROWSE the 2024 ARTIST DIRECTORY HERE
2-PAGE PROGRAM AVAILABLE HERE

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Every year of AITP, a new leaf or branch appears in the logo!
A seed is planted each year in hopes that “Art in the Park”
will continue to grow into the future!
2024 Logo & annual updating thanks to artist, Gary Jacobs

Art in the Park is Pet Friendly! Please leash your pet, thank you. No Smoking allowed on the grounds.

Art Event Participation Open Studio Hartford Venues Sponsor, Donate, & Volunteer

Click here to see the 25th Anniversary Video Retrospective produced by CT Public Broadcasting!