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Medford's 3rd Friday Art Walk is Growing by Great Strides
Three years ago a small group of dedicated artists and downtown business owners launched Medford's 3rd Friday Art Walk to help draw more patronage to the downtown art scene. Their vision was to create an event which would revitalize downtown Medford into a vibrant, prosperous place by bringing culture, art and more commerce to Main Street.
The hopes and aspirations' of these merchants and artisans has grown into a monthly event which has transformed downtown Medford into a walkable art gallery featuring art from many different spectrums, from paintings, sculpture, performing artists and jugglers to even an occasional flame eater. To date, there are over 25 businesses affiliated with the 3rd Friday Art Walk. These businesses showcase the artists inside as well as outside under canopies up and down Main Street and the surrounding area. All locations are approximately within a 6 block radius of one another.
The excitemen t to be a part of this monthly event is growing by great strides as organizers are receiving calls daily from local artisans wanting to participate. Southern Oregon has a deep pool of creative talent and this is the perfect venue for showcasing their work. Artists are given the options to exhibit for one month or more, depending on the business and venue plus the artists are able to retain 100% of the sales. Artists must hang and maintain their own artwork, insurance is not available to participate and artists must negotiate their own sales.
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