Creative Discovery Museum Hosts Folk And Traditional Arts Festival June 25-26

This summer, Creative Discovery Museum will take a cultural journey around the world - no passport required. The inaugural Folk and Traditional Arts Festival allows children and their families to experience a diverse array of art and music from different cultures presented by local and regional talent.

"This festival will celebrate a sample of the different cultural art forms practiced in our city and surrounding areas," said Liza Blair, Arts manager.

"Guests will also learn to appreciate how art brings all cultures together despite our differences. Many of the performances will allow children to interact with the artists and encourage audience participation," officials said.

All performances are included with Museum admission. Funding for the festival is provided through grant support from the Tennessee Arts Commission and ArtsBuild.

For more information or any questions, contact Liza Blair at llb@cdmfun.org or 423-648-6069.

Schedule of Performers:

Sunady, June 26

·         1 p.m.: CLILA's Children Folk Dances/Mexican folk dances

·         2 p.m.: Chattanooga Indian Association Dance Group

·         2:30 p.m.: Chattanooguys, barbershop quartet

·         3 p.m.: Burundi Folk Dance Group

·         3:30 p.m.: Peruvian folk dance

·         4 p.m.: Caribbean steel pan group

·         12 - 4 p.m.: Eric Smith, metalsmithing (on Plaza)

·         1 - 4 p.m.: Steve Pearon, chainsaw carving (on Plaza)

·         12 - 4 p.m.: Susan Darling, felting (in Atrium)

·         12 - 4 p.m.: Lolly Durant, ceramics (in Atrium)

·         12 - 4 p.m.: Chattanooga Modular Modelers, model trains

·         12-4 p.m.: Lee Adler, chair caning and rush work 
 
Saturday, June 25

·         12 p.m.: Filipino-American Association of Greater Chattanooga Folk Dancers

·         1 p.m.: CLILA's children folk dances/Mexican folk dances

·         1:30 p.m.: Chattanooga Chinese Association folk dance group

·         2 p.m.: Chattanooga Indian Association dance group

·         2:30 p.m.: Christine Palisoc, Korean musician

·         3 p.m.: Burundi folk dance group

·         3:30 p.m.: Peruvian folk dance

·         12 - 4 p.m.: Eric Smith, metalsmithing (on plaza)

·         1 - 4 p.m.: Steve Pearon, chainsaw carving (on plaza)

·         12 - 4 p.m.: Susan Darling, felting (in atrium)

·         12 - 4 p.m.: Lolly Durant, ceramics (in atrium)

·         12 - 4 p.m.: Chattanooga Modular Modelers, model trains

·         12-4 p.m.: Lee Adler, chair caning and rush work