THE Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture would like to announce that the new dates for the 42nd Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival will be Friday, July 28, 2023, to Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Civic Center Beach Park in Susupe.
The opening ceremony will be on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 6 p.m. The schedule for Saturday will be from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Last day to register for artists and food vendors is June 16, 2023 at 4 pm, at the Arts Council office on Capital Hill.
Registration fees for this year’s festival are as follows:
• Registered Artists – $50
• New and Non Registered Artists – $150
• Food Vendors – $1,000
• Non-Profit Organizations – $600
• Information Booth – $250
• Commercial Registered Artists – $150 (business license required)
Applications for artists and food vendors are available for pick up at the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture office on Capital Hill. Dateline for all applications will be no later than June 16, 2023, before 4:30 p.m.
Ten food vendor slots and 60 artist booths will be available on a first come first serve basis.
The event is free to the public and is the biggest annual festival that celebrates the rich art and cultural heritage of the Commonwealth.
The annual festival puts arts at its finest by featuring a wide selection of artworks from CNMI registered and non-registered artists, traditional or contemporary, using different mediums and offering varied price ranges to suit anyone’s taste and budget.
The event also showcases marvelous presentations from local and guest performing groups and musicians, art demonstrations, and an array of delightful festival food favorites for an enjoyable weekend with family and friends.
For more information, visit the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture Office next to the post office on Capital Hill, or call (670) 322-9982/83.
