Come volunteer at the second annual festival to honor Nashville’s groundbreaking historical artist, William Edmondson. We will celebrate Nashville’s diverse community of visual and performing artists and share the Edgehill neighborhood’s rich African American history & culture with the city and beyond. Student help is needed for set up before the event, help with vendors and other activities during the day, and clean up after the event. You can volunteer as little as 2 hours, or as many as 8.
WHO: Organized and sponsored by the Friends of the William Edmondson Homesite, Park & Gardens
WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10AM to 4PM
WHERE: 1450 14th Ave. S., in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee’s historic Edgehill neighborhood, on the former Murrell Elementary School grounds (right down the street from Belmont!)
Save the date for a new and exciting community arts event, destined to become a highlight of Nashville’s “Artober” celebration of the arts for years to come. The third annual William Edmondson Arts & Cultural festival (WE Fest) will feature a full day of music, dance, original art & craft booths, and hands-on creative activities for children and adults, and special surprises! Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 10AM to 4PM.
Features:
- Live music, dance and spoken word, including Metro Schools students
- Kids area with hands-on art activities and demos (Volunteers are especially needed to provide games for children)
- Art fair, with dozens of artists displaying and selling their original artwork
- Food and drink from local restaurants and food trucks
Contact Brenda Morrow, neighborsofedgehill.frc@gmail.com, for more information and to confirm your volunteer assignment.
