DETROIT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

The 'Detroit Festival of the Arts' is a three day arts festival in Detroit, Michigan, held on the second weekend of June. First held in 1986, the Festival features free musical performances,^[1] art showings, activities for children and expensive food. It is located on Detroit's cultural center, spanning the Detroit Institute of Arts, the main brandch of the Detroit Public Library and the main Wayne State University campus. A giant sand sculpture has been a fixture of the event since 2004.^[2] Official sponsors for the 2007 Festival include DaimlerChrysler, Macy's and the ''Metro Times''.

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1. M. Stryker, "Avant-garde adventure is this weekend" ''Detroit Free Press'' June 7, 2007
2. J. Leforge, "Festival of arts caters to all" ''The South End'' (Detroit) June 14, 2004, p. 3

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★ Detroit Festival of the Arts homepage