2009: OUR MOST CREATIVE FAIR EVER!
The ACF has become the most creative craft event in the region and is the first to involve both fine traditional craft and representatives of the alternative crafts movement. The ACF also includes free rides upon the Sloop Woody Guthrie, gourmet food artisans, and the exciting live performances of the Acoustic Music Series. Well attended, and well organized, the 40th ACF is a premier event in the Hudson Valley for collectors of fine art and craft. The success of this longstanding annual fundraiser funds Garrison Art Center's terrific programs for adults and children all year long!
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The ACF provides a venue for artists to present the most creative work available in ceramics, fiber art, painting, furniture, gourmet food, jewelry, glass, photography, decorative art and more. The Fair is a human endeavor that relies on a vibrant and dedicated volunteer force to produce the event. The jury is entrusted with the goal of selecting the best quality of diverse media so that the annual 5,000 visitors to Garrison Art Center's ACF will recognize the priority placed on quality and our genuine spirit and good will.	The Fair is located on the banks of the beautiful Hudson River, just 50 miles north of New York City. This riverfront park at Garrison’s Landing is unique in its beauty, with the grandeur of West Point on the opposite shore and views south to Bear Mountain, Dunnderberg Hill and Anthony’s Nose, and north to Storm King, Bull Hill and Breakneck Ridge. GAC and fairgrounds are a short walk from the Garrison Station on the Metro North Hudson Line. The Garrison Marina affords access to the Fair for boaters. The Garrison Community and Hudson Valley provide an educated, sophisticated, creative and diverse audience. GAC’s reputation for quality and imaginative programming and productions, along with its 40 years of experience, make this Fine Arts and Crafts Fair a must for artists’ participation.