“If you did not have art you would not have a pretty world.”
- An eight year old child.

We are excited to announce the third annual Where the Sidewalk Ends: Family Arts Festival for Youth Art Month to take place at Thornebrook Village. Admission to the public is free. The festival includes art vendors, music, food, art activities, art demonstrations, kid's activities, live reenactments and family-friendly organizations. We look forward to spending an inspiring and creative fun-filled day with you to help promote Youth Art Month.

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Family Arts Festival will have a live reenactment of a famous piece of art from the following art styles: Cubism/ Picasso, Impressionist/ Monet, Pop Art/ Andy Warhol, Primitivism/ Matisse and Surrealism/ Dali. We are excited to collaborate with many local actors and high school theater departments to bring these reenactments to life. If you would like to participate in one of our reenactments, click here for more information. Feel what it's like to be in an artist's studio as you have a live subject and experienced artists at your fingertips to inspire your creativity.

This marks the 51st Anniversary of Youth Art Month (YAM), a month of promoting art and art education in the United States. It is observed in March, with thousands of American schools participating, often with the involvement of local art museums and civic organizations. YAM was founded by the Crayon, Water Color & Craft Institute, Inc., in cooperation with the National Art Education Association, in 1961. YAM 2012's theme is “Art Shapes the World!”.

The Council for Art Education, which sponsors YAM, says, "Art education develops self-esteem, appreciation of the work of others, self-expression, cooperation with others, and critical thinking skills, skills vital to the success of our future leaders --- our children.".

Yopp! inc. is devoted to bringing family-friendly, educational and cultural events to our community that inspire creativity and empowerment of youth. All proceeds from Where the Sidewalk Ends will go to Gainesville Creative Kids to create art programs for youth in our community.

"Art is something one can use to search for the creative part of yourself.  It has made me think a lot about what I can do." --- A high school student

(click to listen to our radio interview from 2011)

Schedule of Events

If you are musician, dancer and/or any other performer who would like to share your talent at this festival please email us or call 352.339-6674.

Artist Information

We are looking for artists who would like to give demonstations of their own creations. We can provide you with a booth to display your item. Also, if you have an art piece that you would like to add to our auction we can include you in our promotional materials and all proceeds will be donated to Gainesville Creative Kids, a community arts program. Please email us or call 352.339.6674 if you are interested.

Volunteer Information

Below are the volunteer opportunities for this event:

• Actors and performers of all ages needed to reenact famous paintings. Click here to sign-up.
• Shift volunteers to staff lemonade stand, face paint area, children's painting station, information booth, raffle tables, youth vendor section, floaters for supply restocking,
• Helping with set-up and clean-up.
• Artists to share their talent throughout the day.

Please email us or call 352.339.6674 if you are interested in participating.

Vendor Information

Celebrate Youth Art Month and share your art with youth in our community. Setup on Friday, March 2nd. Security will be provided for both Friday and Saturday nights. It is requested that all vendors remain open until at least 3:00 pm. on festival days. We would like to see each vendor provide a youth-friendly atmosphere. This is an incredible opportunity to promote your organization and support your community. We expect a great turn out. The event will be covered by TV20, local radio stations, community announcements and The Gainesville Sun.

If you would like your organization to be mentioned on our web site, in our press releases and on our public service announcements you need to commit to participating now. If you would like to donate an item for our silent auction, please let us know.

Fees:

Art Vendor: $60/day or $100/weekend - You keep all proceeds made through your sales.
Food Vendor: $100/day or $150/weekend - You keep all proceeds made through your sales.
Community Organization: $35/day or $50/weekend - No sales, just sharing information.
Non-Profit Organizations - A few spaces at no charge are available for non-profit organizations who set up a kid-friendly activity. Contact us for more information.

In selecting our vendors, every effort will be made to minimize the duplication of products sold.

Vendor Application

Business Name:
Email:
Phone:
Contact Name:
Item/Craft Sold:
Covered walkway or have tent?
Size of tent/booth:
Would you like to donate an item for our silent auction?
Any additional information:

Pay now through paypal:

Or mail check payable to Yopp!:
Yopp! inc.
6814 NW 43 Place
Gainesville, FL 32606

If you have any questions please email us or call 352.339.6674

Non-Profit Organizations

As a nonprofit organization, your participation in this event is totally free! Space is limited for nonprofit organizations. We do ask all nonprofits to provide a free children's activity. This is an incredible opportunity to promote your organization and support your community. We expect a great turn out. The event will be covered by tv20, local radio stations and The Gainesville Sun.

If you would like your organization to be mentioned on our web site, in our press releases and on our public service announcements you need to commit to participating now. If you would like to donate an item for our silent auction, please let us know.

Non-Profit Application

Business Name:
Email:
Phone:
Contact Name:
Item/Craft Offered:
Would you like to donate an item for our silent auction?
Covered walkway or have tent?
Size of tent/booth:
Any additional information:

Youth Vendors

Calling all artists ages 4-17 who would like to sell their creations. Time slots are 2 hours long. Size is limited to a card table size area (you will need to provide the table). It's FREE to participate. Just complete the following to reserve your spot. Share and sell your art at our festival and you keep all proceeds!

Name:
Email:
Phone:
Time:	(select time below) 9:00 - 11:00 11:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 3:00
Item/Craft Sold:

Raffle

Make sure to stop by our information booth for a free raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased. All raffle items will be called at 3:00 on Sunday.

If you would like to make a donation to our raffle Please email us or call 352.339.6674.