NORWAY — The Norway Arts Festival will celebrate the work of sculptor Bernard Langlaisat 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, at the Norway Memorial Library.
Local photographer and community activist Scott Vlaun of Otisfield will present a free public lecture about the renowned Maine artist. Recently, a significant body of Langlais’ work has found a permanent home in Norway, some at the Shepherd’s Farm Preserve on Crockett Ridge Road, others at the Roberts Farm on Roberts Road.
Langlais’ massive and playful sculpture titled “Mrs. Noah” is featured on this year’s festival poster, copies of which will be on sale for $5.
On Saturday, July 9, Main Street will be closed to all but pedestrians from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for presentations of music, poetry and dance, and offerings by painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, artisans and food and nonprofit vendors.In addition, there will be workshops in poetry, book arts, and woodworking, plein air demonstrations, hay art, a military band, and dancers on the bridge over Pennesseewassee Stream.
Performances at the Town Square Kiosk will include Brad Hooper, Rhythm Sparrow, Kristen Short, Martin Dockery, Wanderlust, the Mountain Poets Society, Katey Branch and Ruby DayBranch, and Country Bruce.The 195th Army Band of the Maine Army National Guard will perform on the street at 11:45 a.m. At 1:30 p.m., the Hio Ridge Dancers will perform “On the Bridge” in front of the Advertiser Democrat newspaper building.
Co-sponsored by Norway Downtown and the Western Maine Art Group, the Norway Arts Festival is staffed by volunteers and all events are free. Many Main Street merchants are offering special events that day.
There will be plenty of great art for sale, lots of local foods to choose from, and fun for all ages.
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