Art in Gilbert

Art Walk Launches in Heritage District

Gilbert Art Walk started in September 2011. Gilbert Art Walk is a place for artists to bring their best visual art forms for exhibition and sale. The Gilbert Art Walk accepts artists in a wide variety of mediums such as painting, sculpture, collage, three-dimensional art, calligraphy, architecture, photography, conceptual art, printmaking, jewelry, and many others.

Gilbert Art Walk is located at Water Tower Plaza in downtown Gilbert. Free admission and parking to the public

Please visit the following website for dates and other information www.gilbertartwalk.com Links outside of Town of Gilbert website

2012 GilbertFest Music & Arts Festival

The Music Festival will feature internationally famous and Branson, Missouri favorites, The Duttons on Friday evening and the Brett Family on Saturday evening. Local and regional talent will also perform throughout the day on Saturday, with those interested in participating invited to apply to perform at www.gilbertfest.org. In addition to the music, local artists will be showcasing their talent as part of two centennial arts projects. The first, entitled “Partners,” joins local high school artists with long-time Gilbert residents to create art that celebrates Gilbert’s early days. The second project encourages artists of all media and genres to commemorate “One Hundred Years Together - Gilbert Past, Present, and Future”.

For more information about how to participate contact jeanaes@aol.com or visit gilbertart@usa.com. Links to outside of Town of Gilbert website

Town of Gilbert Schools of Distinction Award

The Mayor wants to recognize arts programs that have done an outstanding job of making the arts an essential part of education in their school, district and the community. By creating the Town of Gilbert Schools of Distinction Award for Outstanding Achievement in Arts Education, Mayor Lewis celebrates Gilbert's rich and diverse cultures by showcasing the success stories of students and schools. Any school (public, charter or private K-8 schools) located within the boundaries of the Town of Gilbert is eligible to be nominated.

Nomination form includes summary and qualifications, nomination form and questions along with a video consent and release form and nomination checklist.

Mayor's Breakfast kicks off application time for Distinction Awards
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