The Green Bay Packaging Art Fair will offer festival patrons a chance to view and purchase the works of 200 fine artists from throughout the country. Exhibited for sale will be original works representing various media forms including basketry, ceramics, fiber art, glass, graphic art, jewelry, metalsmithing, painting, paper art, photography, sculpture and woodwork. (See Artists listing).

Demonstrations at Artstreet provide a view of artists and their work during the creative process. Art demonstrations include raku by Bruce Odell, print making by Bonnie De Arteaga, sculpture by Naomi Moes and blacksmithing by Jeff Benson. Spinners and weavers will also be demonstrating as well as Native American artists. Patrons will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the artist's work. Demonstrating artists will also have work on display available for purchase.

The newARTS Art Raffle will feature over 100 pieces of fine art, ranging in retail value from $25.00 to $500.00, which have been donated by Artstreet exhibitors. A fabulous collection will be represented - everything from jewelry and photography to ceramics and sculpture. Each art piece will be raffled separately. This process will allow people the chance to put as many tickets as they want towards a particular piece. Proceeds from the raffle will support newARTS and its many programs including scholarships for college and high school students; its regranting program; professional growth opportunities for artists; educational outreach programs; and general support of newARTS.

There will be continuous performances and entertainment on three stages highlighting a blend of jazz, blues, classical, theatre, and dance. Visitors will encounter street performers throughout the event (see Entertainment schedule for details).

Artstreet offers a multitude of creative activities for children including a variety of make and take arts and crafts projects such as fun sun glasses, picture frames, painting, and sun catchers. At the Children's Art Tent children can make their own art purchase. Art pieces have been generously donated by exhibiting artists and range in price from $1 to $10.

Information booths and special exhibits by community organizations are represented on Cultural Street. Visitors will learn valuable information about the many cultural organizations in the Green Bay area.

Recycle Artstreet will feature various activities highlighting creative ways to use discarded objects. The Brown County Port and Solid Waste Department will have an interactive educational display demonstration how recyclable materials are sorted and processed to gain their highest value. This year their focus will be on steel and tires. Each year a differnet material will be highlighted. Artist Margaret Mary Gerhard will demonstrate how she creates artwork with used objects. This year marks the beginning of a significant change to make Artstreet a zero waste event. To help achieve this goal Artstreet will supply specialized containers to collect used bottles and cans for recycling.

The Edible Arts area boasts an array of excellent items to sample. Choose from Greek, Vietnamese, Vegetarian, and Mediterranean specialties. A sampling of menu items include:

Artstreet - Hamburgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Café Susan's - Gourmet Sandwiches, Fruit Kabobs, Yogurt Parfaits Chan Vietnamese - Shrimp Fried Rice, Pork Egg Roll, Chicken on a Stick A Taste of Greece - Gyros, Greek Salad, Spanakopita, Feta Pasta Salad, Baklava, Shishkabobs Island Noodels - Soba Noodles with Vegetables Rizzo's - Gourmet Style Pizza, Breadsticks, and Garlic Rolls Jamaican Kitchens - Jerk Chicken and Pork, Rice and Beans, Peppered Steak, BBQ Meatballs, Guava Punch

Other favorites include cheese curds, French fries, kettle corn, and funnel cakes. An assortment of taste tempting treats such roasted almonds, fruit smoothies, gourmet coffees and ice cream are also offered.

Cerebral Palsy, Inc. will be sponsoring an art day for persons with disabilities using adaptive art tools at Artstreet on Saturday, August 25. The human need for creative expression is a primary need, necessary for self-fulfillment and identity. Too often, the disabled are left outside of the creative process due to lack of fine motor skills or other impairments. For individuals with disabilities, art is an activity in which they can excel, given the opportunity. Individuals experiencing this Arts For All art day are active participants and will take artwork home with them.

You don’t need to be a Picasso or Rembrandt to participate in the Baylake Bank Monster Mural at Artstreet. The Mural lets attendees of ALL ages participate together in something huge! So, grab a paint brush and be part of this life size coloring book of humorous art and some exciting scenes of the Green Bay Area.

Bellin Health, the official health care sponsor of Artstreet and Green Bay sponsor of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” movement will present a Saturday afternoon “Red Hot” fashion show on the APAC/Smet Construction Services main stage. The “Go Red for Women” campaign creates awareness, education, and then prevention of heart disease among women. You will definitely see RED at the fashion show.

The Hello Tomorrow Avon Beauty Tour is a proud sponsor of Artstreet. Avon’s interactive exhibit highlights samples of innovative beauty products and features a complimentary lip makeover. The tour is sponsored by Merck & Company, Inc. and is also designed to educate women about the link between cervical cancer and the human papilloma virus.