ArtWorks Westfield presents ... ARToberFEST, a daylong autumn celebration of visual art, local literature, live acoustic music, chalk art, rock painting and pumpkin decorating in the heart of downtown Westfield. This event is FREE to the community.

Artists Along Elm

Gallery art created by local and regional artists will be on display and available for purchase outside on the sidewalk along Elm Street in the Gaslight District between the Westfield Athenaeum and Arnold Street and in the Lambson Square Performance space at 53 Elm Street. Up to 40 artists will be on hand to showcase their creativity and talent in mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, collage, photography, printmaking, digital art, functional art, wood, glass, metal, fiber, clay and ceramics.

Artists Along Elm is from 10am to 5pm. With holiday season quickly approaching, art makes a perfect and truly unique gift!

Authors Along Elm

Local and regional authors, writers, poets and publishers, alongside gallery artists, will be along Elm Street in the Gaslight District downtown Westfield, offering their books for sale and talking about the craft of writing. From history to self-improvement; from paranormal and fantasy to horror; from poetry to dark fantasy; from children’s books to mysteries and memoirs and all points and genres in between, you’ll find something to love and read along Elm Street.
With holiday season quickly approaching, the gift of reading makes a perfect holiday surprise!

More Fun!
- Live acoustic music along Elm Street throughout the day
- Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest: 10am to 12 pm. Judging at 12 pm
- Decorate Your Own Pumpkin Contest: 10am to 12 pm. Judging at 12 pm
- Prizes will be awarded for both contests
- Free Halloween Rock Painting will take place from 10am to 3pm in the open space after Blended Vintage Marketplace.

Experience a day of art, literature, live music and sidewalk chalk creativity. Explore all downtown Westfield has to offer - local shops and boutiques; fine eateries; coffee shops, cafes and pubs. Be part of the burgeoning art and cultural scene in the heart of our wonderful city!

Date: October 22, 2022

Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Cost: Free

Location: Downtown Westfield, MA 01085

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