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Saturday, October 10, 2015 – 12pm to 10pm

600 ARTISTS | 70+ BANDS | 2 URBAN VILLAGES | FREE EVENT

 

Click to download the 2015 ArtsGoggle Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCEPTING CAR SHOW REGISTRATIONS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 FROM 10AM TO NOON. 

Arrive at 1622 Park Place Avenue anytime between 10:00am to Noon to pay for CarGoggle Registration to participate.

 

This year ArtsGoggle will be hosting CarGoggle at Park Place Avenue from Noon to 5pm.  

 $500 CASH PRIZE FOR BEST IN SHOW

 $150 CASH PRIZE FOR BEST INTERIOR

 $150 CASH PRIZE FOR BEST PAINT

 Custom ArtsGoggle CarGoggle medallion for each participant.

Vehicles of all types are encouraged to participate!  We will be closing the street and parking lots along Park Place Avenue between 8th Avenue and Enderly Place for the car show. You may use 1622 Park Place Avenue as an address if searching for the event site on a map. We have enough space for approximately 50 vehicles so register today to reserve your space.

SET UP BEGINS AT 11:00AM and will be on a first come, first served basis for selecting a parking spot. All vehicles should be in place by 11:45am at the latest to ensure safety for spectators on the street.  Vehicles will be required to be on site from 12:00pm (noon) to 5:00pm. An awards ceremony will begin at 4:30pm at which time we will announce the winners and award the cash prizes.  

 All vehicles are eligible to participate. There are no specific age restrictions or requirements for the vehicles. The purpose of the event is to celebrate your vehicle and enjoy the festive atmosphere of Park Place Avenue. There will be live music and a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. In the event of inclement weather ArtsGoggle will be cancelled and you will be notified via email. No refunds will be given, and your registration fee will be considered a $25 donation to Historic Southside, Inc., a non-profit community development organization working to revitalize the Near Southside.TO REGISTER MORE THAN ONE VEHICLE PLEASE FILL OUT AN INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM FOR EACH VEHICLE. 

 

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF ARTSGOGGLE

Since its inception in 2003, ArtsGoggle has spotlighted and strengthened the unmatched community spirit of Fort Worth’s Near Southside.  This one-day event has served to celebrate our neighborhood, showcase our locally owned small businesses, and, most importantly, highlight the talents of hundreds of Fort Worth artists.  In addition, ArtsGoggle brings together neighborhood friends while offering those unfamiliar with the Near Southside a new perspective of the district. What started eleven years ago as a grassroots event has evolved into one of Fort Worth’s most celebrated festivals, with thousands in attendance and hundreds of participating artists each year. This free-to-the-public, family-friendly event attracts a crowd as diverse as the neighborhood itself with live music, artistic displays of every kind, food, drink, and fun for everyone!  Each fall dozens of businesses in the Near Southside will become art venues and open their doors to show off the work of more than 350 local artists and the music of more than 100 bands. The public is invited to park their cars and rediscover this revitalized urban neighborhood by foot or bicycle, including Fort Worth Bike Sharing bikes.ArtsGoggle is presented by Historic Southside, Inc. in partnership with Fort Worth South, Inc., the non-profit redevelopment organizations working to revitalize this important urban neighborhood. Each year record ArtsGoggle attendance attests to the success of the Near Southside community. We hope you will experience it for yourself. 

 

CHANGES TO THE 2015 ARTSGOGGLE 

Due to construction, South Main Village will not participate in ArtsGoggle this year.  We look forward to their return next year as they welcome a newly redesigned S. Main Street. 

Park Place Village embraces an exciting twist on the traditional artist block party.  Instead of lining the street with artists tents, they’ll be filling the it with the art of classic cars.  Enjoy a classic car show and street festival on Park Place Avenue.  Artists who specialize in automobilia or use car parts in their art are strongly encouraged to apply to participate at Park Place Village.

Last year we broke the record!  ArtsGoggle hosted more than 350 participating artists, 8,000 patrons and 100 bands at our 2014 event so this year we are preparing to close Magnolia Avenue to car traffic (from 8th Avenue to Hemphill Street and S. Jennings to St. Louis Avenue) and placing all outdoor artists booths on the street. More information about this coming soon.  Please assume that if you are registering as an outdoor artist on Magnolia Avenue you will be participating in our large outdoor artist block party unless you otherwise request a specific venue.

 

QUESTIONS?  Please contact Megan Henderson, FWSI Director of Events and Communications, [email protected]