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Artists & Education Foundation of NW Florida Inc. 501(c)3 Charitable status applied for.
"The state and County due, to budget shortfalls, have all but gutted funding for the arts in our community schools, and for grants to local talent. Lets stem the tide, and help replace and even exceed the support formerly enjoyed by our local schools and artists! Enrich Lives, Revitalize Communities, Build the Local Arts Brand, Grow Art/Education Related Tourism, - Support the Local Arts". Jeffrey Blake Adams

"As you may Know, ArtsQuest has moved from the wonderful Eden State Park, to Destin. I know I share in the disappointment of many locals that loved an arts festival at the Historic Eden. It may not be possible to create a new event within the park, but if you feel as I do, that our community is important enough to warrant a grass roots local festival celebrating the arts along the Gulf Coast, Join us in building such an event. Thank you." Jeffrey Blake Adams

New Weekend Art Festivals to benefit local artists; at least biannually in Spring & Fall of each year.
These events were held; two (spring/fall) near Eden State Park, one mid summer in Pensacola's Historic Seville Square in 2005, and one early fall, in the San Marco Arts Community, Jax FL, in 2004, and Half Moon Bay CA in 2005.

"East of Eden" ArtFest http://www.adamsimages.com/hti/eastofeden.html bookmark this page, return often for updates!

Eden State Park was VERY rude and not happy about the idea of another family festival at the park, apparently even though it is a state park, the folks in charge feel its their own private garden. Sadly we have found this indicative of the panhandle, as folks there are resistant to nearly any co-operative help. The area remains unmarred by over 50yrs of progress.

The festivals outside the panhandle have proven to be wonderful and offered great opportunities for artists and collectors to connect!

We now have three really promising venues, many artists, volunteers and sponsors are signing on with a vengeance. Contact Jeffrey to make sure you don't miss our next meeting. The group is meeting online and weekly to create this opportunity.

Next Meeting for foundation formation - Contact for info.

Committee members: Jeffrey Blake Adams, Julia Shuster, Claire Bannerman.