Wausau Art Events Offer Contagious Fun for All Ages September 11-12, 2010

Wausau's Artrageous Weekend blasts off on September 11-12, 2010. This trilogy, which celebrates the visual arts at their finest, comprises three separate events – Art in the Park, Festival of Arts, and Birds in Art – held at three different sites around the city. All three events are promoted jointly under the umbrella title of Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend.

• Art in the Park brings together more than 120 exhibitors in the East Gate Hall and Exhibition Building in Marathon Park. Pottery, painting, photography, fine woodcraft, weaving, and stained glass are just a few of the many art mediums that attract visitors to this lively venue. Artist demonstrations and assorted food and beverage selections are provided on-site both days. Free admission. Saturday and Sunday, 9 am – 5 pm.

• The Festival of Arts, held on the Third Street corridor and 400 Block green space in downtown Wausau, presents work by over 100 juried fine artists representing a variety of mediums. These include ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics, jewelry, metals, painting, paper, photography, sculpture, wood, and more. The festive browse-or-buy atmosphere is enhanced by artist demonstrations, on-stage and strolling performers, a hands-on children’s art area, young collector’s area, silent auction, and food stands. Free admission. Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm.

• Opening weekend events of the Birds in Art exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum coincide with Wausau's Artrageous Weekend. Over 65 artists will be at "Meet the Artists" and "Artists in Action" on Saturday, 9 am * noon. This perennial autumn avian favorite features more than 120 paintings, graphics, and sculptures created by artists who bring a global perspective to their passion for birds. The exhibition continues through November 14. Free admission. Opening weekend hours Saturday, 9 am * 5 pm; Sunday, 10 am * 5 pm.

Free shuttle buses run every 15 minutes or so between 10 am and 4:30 pm from designated locations, making traveling between all three events a snap.