Celebrating its heritage and arts culture, the Saluda Business Association (SBA) is excited to announce its ninth annual Saluda Arts Festival scheduled for May 19, 2012 in historic downtown Main Street in Saluda.
With a reduced exhibit fee of $50 and a non-jury event, festival organizers are expecting a large number of entries. Some types of work will be accepted on a limited basis.  Early entries will be given first choice of booth location in historic downtown in Saluda.
Applications for participation can be downloaded from the www.saluda.com web site  or by contacting Susie Welsh at 828-749-3900 or email at sswelsh@tds.net. Applications are due by March 15, 2012.
With funding from a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation’s Saluda Fund, an impressive music lineup is being scheduled.
“Saluda abounds with natural assets.  It’s our duty to the heritage of Saluda to celebrate and promote its artistic culture, historic buildings, and the natural beauty of our mountains and waterfalls,” said spokesperson for the SBA, Cathy Jackson.
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