Art
on the Grand
View our "Art on the Grand" page
for more information.
Festival of the Arts, April 22 -
24, 2010
"Hats Off To The Arts"
Costick Center
The annual Festival of the Arts is a community-wide celebration
of the arts - a collaborative effort presented by the City of
Farmington Hills Special Services Department, the Farmington
Community Arts Council, and the Farmington Public Schools. The
festival features numerous special events and activities
throughout the week, as well as over 200 framed and unframed
paintings for sale by the Farmington Art Foundation, informational
displays by community cultural organizations, and student artwork
from private and public schools and Oakland Community College. The
Festival of the Arts was recognized in 2007 by the National League
of Cities as a showcase event at its national convention in New
Orleans.
During the week, hundreds of children visit the festival,
listen to school groups perform, experience hands-on art
activities and see demonstrating artists. Award ceremonies and
city activities are also held during the week. Other special
events include:
ART AFTER DARK – the fabulously popular wine/jazz/fun event
Art After Dark on Friday night, hosted by Whole Foods Market of
West Bloomfield, has become one of the highlights of the Festival
of the Arts. With 30 wines to taste, delectable foods and great
live jazz, visitors can stroll the artwork and enjoy the exhibits.
FREE FAMILY FESTIVAL – The family festival is an exciting day
that offers art experiences for all ages, with ongoing live
performances, hands-on art activities for children, area artists
demonstrating a wide variety of art from sculpture to weaving, and
art for sale.
Many area businesses and organizations provide support for the
Festival, with sponsorships, auction donations and volunteers. To
learn more about these opportunities, or for general information
on the festival, please call the Cultural Arts Division, at (248)
473-1856.
Sponsored by the Farmington Area
Multicultural/Multiracial Council with support from the Special
Services Department and the Farmington Public Schools, the
Heritage Festival is held in October at the Costick Activities
Center. A celebration of the wide diversity in our community, the
festival includes educational conferences and a new citizen
swearing-in ceremony. The "Main Festival" is a full day featuring
delicious ethnic foods, fine arts, cultural displays and live
entertainment, and is free to the public. Please visit the
