BOUNTIFUL, Utah, July 9, 2010- Bountiful/Davis Summerfest International has received a record number of artist and food booth applications for this year’s festival. Over 70 booths featuring artists and crafters, ethnic food and children’s art stations will delight the senses at this year’s festival, August 5-7, 2010. Among them are the following:
Featured Artist: Jimmy Lucero
I am displaying paintings from two major groups of my work, narrative toy paintings and border paintings. My toy paintings have to do with the childhood experience of interacting with toys. Toys are made to be played with and as adults we lose that playfulness because we are too busy with our everyday lives. If we see a toy on the ground, we pick it up and put it away rather than play with it. I am putting the toys in an environment that adults can relate to, where the toys come to life. They are no longer just toys, they are telling a story.
In my border paintings, I’ve taken my artwork in a more personal direction and focus on the theme of realizing the American dream and making a better life for our kids than we had for ourselves. My paintings also make visual references about my family coming into the United States from Mexico and their struggles in becoming part of the American dream.
The 2010 limited edition t-shirt design was based on a painting by Jimmy Lucero entitled ‘Undertow’.
Emerging Artist: Bobby Asay
Bobby’s painting was chosen as ‘Best of Show’ in the 2010 Davis School District High School Exhibit.
Featured International Artist: Matluba Bazarova, Uzbekistan
Traditional Embroidery from Uzbekstan
Featured International Artist: Luis Jofre Pizarro, Santiago, Chile
Watercolors paintings and acrylic abstracts
In all there will be more than 70 artist and food booths and five Children’s Art Stations. Some of the fine artists include: Mike Call (Bountiful), Namon Bills, (Salt Lake City) Louise Shaw (Bountiful), Jared Nielsen (Salt Lake City), Don Jolley (Mesa, Arizona) and more. Crafters include Carma Hart Fuller, painted goards (Clinton), Chris Adams, clay (Clinton), and Ten Thousand Villages (Salt Lake City).
Ethnic food booths include Asian, Bhutanese & Tibetan, Japanese Sushi, Mexican, Greek, BBQ, Navajo, and the All American Hot Dog Booth sponsored by Bountiful/Davis Art Center and run by the Bountiful Lions Club.
The Children’s Art Stations will include activities such as printmaking, faux glass, tiles, the ever popular face painting and more.
Additional Information about the Festival
Schedule of Events
August 3:
‘Songs of the Grasslands” performed by Wulan Muqi from Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China will be presented on the Ogden Amphitheater Stage (353 25th St. in Ogden) on August 3. This event will follow ‘Worldwide on 25’ a cultural celebration featuring tastes from restaurants in Ogden and a Street Dance with the Summerfest International performers.
This will be the only opportunity to see the performance of this renowned group in its entirety. Visit www.bdac.org for ticket information. They will perform at Summerfest in Bountiful City Park but it will be an abbreviated performance.
August 4:
Mayor’s Reception at Bountiful City Hall – 5:30pm
Dance Clinics at Creative Arts Academy on Main Street in Bountiful from 4:30-7:00pm. Bring the kids to learn not only a dance from the international guests but also some of the cultural aspects of each represented country. Children will be given a passport that they can have stamped at each studio representing the countries listed above. This is a free event but you must register as space is limited. Call Jana or Jen at Creative Arts Academy: 801 295-3798
"Taste of the Town-South"- a repeat of the highly successful event last year, local restaurants such as the Mandarin, Plates and Palates, Sego Lily Café and more will be on hand with food ranging from a taste to a full meal. Tickets are $1.00 each or 10 for $8.00. Food selections range from 1-4 tickets. The event will introduce South Davis diners to local restaurants. 6-9pm., sponsored by the Davis Chamber of Commerce.
Streetdance: This fun perennial event showcases the international groups who will teach the audience one of their dances. It is a festive atmosphere in a relaxed setting and a preview of the international performances. This event is free. The Streetdance is sponsored by Bountiful/Davis Art Center.
August 5-7
Experience international performers on two stages at Bountiful/Davis Summerfest International, over 70 artists and crafters booths, ethnic food booths and Children’s Art Stations; at Bountiful City Park (200 West 400 North)
Opening Ceremonies: August 5 at 6:00pm: sponsored by the Davis Chamber of Commerce
Festival hours: Friday (KUED Day) 10am-10pm and Saturday (Lakeview Hospital Day) 10am-10pm
Closing Ceremonies: August 7 at 9:30pm
Participating Groups:
Janosicek, Brno the Capitol of South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic
La Virondee, Talant, Bourgogne Region in France
Remembranzas, San Ignacio Guasu, Misiones Department (Region) of Paraguay
MiDong Pungmuldan, Seoul, South Korea
Tuna, Cuenca or Cuenca Provence in the Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Wulan Muqi, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China
Amamere, Accra, Ghana
Everest Nepal Cultural Group, Kathmandu, Nepal
Check the website for schedules and more information about the festival: www.bdac.org .
The Summerfest Organizers are looking for host families, volunteers and interpreters. Please contact BDAC, info@bdac.org or www.bdac.org .
Summerfest is a cultural feast that delights the senses and bridges the borders of the world through a celebration of the arts.
For more information, contact Bountiful/Davis Art Center, 801 292-0367 or visit us online at www.bdac.org
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