Fire & Ice 2010
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The Fourth annual Fire & Ice Festival located again at the beautiful corners of the St. Clair River and Black River in Port Huron, Michigan. Fire & Ice is “Going Green” this year. Come explore all the ways you can re-use everyday items in unusual ways. This is a hands-on, come and get messy playing in the arts Education Festival unlike any other. Our vision is to enrich the quality of life that leads to a growing economy, increased educational opportunities, and cultural tourism. Studio 1219 and its cultural partners will once more host this unique free event.
This year we are inviting Arts related non-profits to join us during the festival by adding a hands-on project for the community that will represent and educate about their organization. Click here for the non-profit application.
- The Children's Canvas will have art projects for ages 14 and under with an area for pre-schoolers.
- The Adult Hands-On tent will have unique art projects for 14 and up such as air brush and liquid watercolor.
- Visit the Arts in Action tent and see the artists hard at work demonstrating their talents and unusual styles in wide range of art mediums.
- In the Raku Yard we will offer glazing and firing of pottery for the public for a small fee.
- Join us for some Clay Games in a team sculpture competition and pinch pot relays.
- Studio 1219 Artist Network will be present with a tent filled with fine arts for sale.
- The Port Huron Museum will host an art history area where you can learn about the French great master Georges Seurat who invented pointillism.
- The St. Clair County Library System will host a children’s creative entertainer in writing/poetry/illustrating or cartooning to promote expressing yourself.
- Artist Alley: A beguiling blend of artisans barter their exclusive creations in this juried fine arts and crafts fair hosted by Studio 1219.
- Studio 1219 Gallery Tours on the hour.
- Emerging Artist Tent: Art Students of all ages are invited to display, demonstrate and sell their artwork.
- Young Collectors Tent: Youths 17 and under can start their collection of original Fine Art in this tent. No adult purchases please. Add to your collection stated last year.
- Theatre Arts Tent: Enter.Stage.Right. and The Thespis Group will host the four stations of behind-the-scenes theatre.
New in 2010
- Help us create mosaic tiles and object for a future public art display of mosaic Michigan Lake fish sculptures for along the St. Clair River from Algonac north up the river.
- Come meet local art nonprofit groups and try their hands on actives. The Fire & Ice Steering Committee is inviting all arts related nonprofit groups to contact us and join in the festival.
Click here for the non-profit application.
Our Cultural Partners
2010 Festival Dates & Times
- Saturday, September 18: 10am-5pm
- Sunday, September 19: 10am-5pm
Support Studio 1219
Studio 1219 is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization created by a Cool Cities Grant to bring arts, community involvement and economic development together. Your donations help to make Studio 1219 possible. Any level of support is greatly appreciated and will be put to maximum use. Donations are tax deductible. Click here for the Studio's Wish List
Building Use
Studio 1219 is a multi-purpose building open to the public. Space can be rented out for birthday parties, receptions, meetings, bridal showers, baby showers, and much more. Prices vary.
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