The Green Bay Packaging Art Fair offers festival patrons a chance to view and purchase the works of 200 fine artists from throughout the country. Exhibited for sale are original works representing various media forms including basketry, ceramics, fiber art, glass, graphic art, jewelry, metalsmithing, painting, paper art, photography, sculpture and woodwork.
Artists Listing

The Baylake Bank Artist Demonstration area provides a view of artists and their work during the creative process. Art Demonstrations include leather work with Mary Curran of Twa Corbies, glass lampwork with Karla Van Wagner of Lalaland Glass, raku firing with George Reynolds of Turn and Burn Studio, oil canvas painting with Ray Kapfamer, glass mirror work with Charles Fabry, and spinning and weaving with the Traveling Treadlers. Patrons will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the artist’s work.

The newARTS Art Raffle features over 100 pieces of fine art which are donated by Artstreet exhibitors. A fabulous collection is represented - everything from jewelry and photography to ceramics and sculpture. Each art piece is raffled separately. Proceeds from the raffle supported newARTS and its many programs including scholarships for college and high school students; professional growth opportunities for artists; educational outreach programs; and general support of newARTS.

Continuous performances and entertainment is featured on the Smet Construction Services Main Stage and the Community Stage highlighting a blend of jazz, blues, classical, theater, and dance. Visitors can also encounter street performers throughout the event.
Entertainment Schedule

The Associated Bank Children's Area offers a multitude of creative activities for children including a variety of arts and crafts projects such as painting, wizard wands, flower pots, and paper hats. Paintin' Pottery or Bead It of De Pere will give kids the chance to try their hand at making their own ceramic pot.

Information booths and special exhibits by non-profit community organizations are represented on Festival Foods Cultural Street. Visitors can learn valuable information about the many cultural organizations in the Green Bay area, including a number of visual and performing arts organizations as well as social and multicultural organizations.

Sanimax Recycle Artstreet features interactive activities highlighting ways to use discarded objects. Sanimax, a company that creates environmentally responsible solutions for the food, agriculture and renewable energy industries, show how they convert recyclable material into high quality products.

The Edible Arts area boasts an array of excellent items to sample. Patrons can choose from Greek, Vietnamese, Mexican, Mediterranean and other gourmet specialties. A sampling of menu items include:

Artstreet - Hamburgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Mustard Seed Cafe - Gourmet Sandwiches, Hummus Wrap, Shrimp Wraps
A Taste of Greece - Gyros, Greek Salad, Spinach Pie, Dolmades Appetizer
Paradise Island Mexican Grill - Burritos, Quesadillas, Taco Salad
Mediterranean Cuisine - Chicken Divine, Bourbon Chicken & Steak

Other favorites included cheese curds, French fries, pizza by the pie & slice, crab rangoon, kettle corn, and funnel cakes. An assortment of taste tempting treats such roasted almonds, fruit smoothies, gourmet coffees and ice cream are offered.

Located on Festival Foods Cultural Street, the literary arts area includes a variety of activities such as book signings featuring local fiction and non-fiction authors as well as children’s writers.

The Young Artisans' Event in the Children's Area showcases young artists ages eight to eighteen. Displaying and selling their artwork, young budding artists have the opportunity to experience an art fair alongside seasoned professionals who participate in art shows around the country!

Northern Waters Gallery, 308 Pine Street, will be hosting two exhibits during Artstreet. The first is a photographic journey in homelessness & poverty, sponsored by Seeds of Hope. Two watercolor artists, Don Johnson & Ray Xiong, will also exhibit from their work. Sponsored by Legacies Arts Project, Inc. "Empowering the Mind through Creative Expression" Hours of operation are Friday, August 26th, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Saturday, August 27th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm with a private reception from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and Sunday, August 28th 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.