Art and more at festival
Using reclaimed materials, including pottery found along the Chesapeake Bay’s banks, native wood, and other natural materials, participants will help create an approximate 5′ x 12′ sculpture depicting the people, flora and fauna that continually shape the Chesapeake Bay’s culture.
The centerpiece of the structure will be a small canoe, carved out of native yellow pine by Eric Applegarth. Mama Girl’s newspaper-art creations will be placed in and around the boat, and participants will paint other figures to be later incorporated into the finished piece. A mosaic base depicting the flora and fauna of the Bay will serve as the sculpture’s foundation. During the July 28 festival, the public will be invited to participate in all aspects of creating the art piece, which will remain on display at CBMM until later used in public school programming.
The July 28 festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes five bands, family activities, local foods, boat rides, and more. The event is free for museum members and active military, or $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $6 for children 6-17. For more information, visit the Chesapeake Bay Folk Festival website.
