The poster for the seventh annual Wheaton Arts Parade & Festival will be based on a design submitted by Fernando Santiago, a Silver Spring artist and resident.
As the winner of poster contest, he will receive a cash prize of $500 donated by IHOP Wheaton. The poster contest was open to all residents of Montgomery County.
After Mr. Santiago’s artwork was selected, Wheaton arts parade designer Josue Martinez of Corinto Gallery incorporated it into the design for the poster and T-shirt.
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At the end of the art parade, the community gathers at a festival of performances, art exhibits and food.
It is free. Registration is open now for parade participants, art vendors, performers, exhibitors and food vendors.
There are even funds available for individuals and groups to make their floats and parade art. To register or learn more about the parade and festival, go to www.wheatonartsparade.org.
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More information also is available by emailing info@wheatonartsthefestival.org# # # #. Release ID: 23-241Media Contact: Neil H. Greenberger 240-205-1915Categories: Volunteer, Volunteer, Volunteers, Art.
’2023 festival will take place on Sunday, Oct. 25, in the Wheaton Triangle and on the Marian Fryer Plaza.
The day is inspired by the parade. The parade and the closure of roads so that people can pull giant floats and show off their art, play music and dance.
For full press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=43484