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StreamFest welcomes original submissions
People of all ages who want to create visual arts, writing or music about their favorite aspects of life on the North Olympic Peninsula are being invited to be part of North Olympic Land Trust’s StreamFest.
Some artwork may be chosen for use on posters to promote the annual fall event, according to Robbie Mantooth, who heads StreamFest volunteers.
Contributions of drawings, paintings, words, photos, music or other art expressing feelings about the qualities of the North Olympic Peninsula will displayed at the Land Trust’s 8th annual StreamFest, the weekend of Sept. 6-7 in Port Angeles.
“Homegrown Hoedown” will be this year’s StreamFest theme, focusing on such “homegrown” and local assets as scenery, streams, farms, water quality and cultural heritage, with music from local members of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers helping create a festival atmosphere.
Mantooth said visual art appropriate for the StreamFest poster will be considered for this year’s design if it is received by April 4.
Other submissions, including prose or poetry of up to 500 words, received by June 6 will be considered for display at the event.
Mantooth said, “This year’s StreamFest will put more emphasis than ever on our local assets. StreamFest always has celebrated qualities the Land Trust protects. Inviting others to contribute their own “homegrown creations” to depict their favorite qualities seems right in line with the theme.”
She encouraged people to let their imaginations run free in the materials they create.
“I have been thinking about images of musical instruments with vegetables and fruits mingling with notes,” she said. “We hope people will come up with lots of original ideas.”
She said submissions may be sent digitally to streamfest@northolympiclandtrust.org or to the Land Trust office, 104 N. Laurel, Suite 114, Port Angeles, WA 98362. All submissions need to be accompanied by the name and contact information of the artist and a statement that they are original and may be used by the Land Trust without monetary compensation, Mantooth said. A form for providing this information is available at northolympiclandtrust.org. Contributors who don’t have access to the Internet may simply print information on an accompanying piece of paper. Submitted materials will not be returned. Please fill out this Submission Form with your entry. Basic 2008 Streamfest information can be reached by clicking Streamfest Information.
The Homegrown Hoedown theme was inspired after the local chapter of the Washington Old Time Fiddlers joined StreamFest as musical sponsors to play music for StreamFest Saturday and Sunday at Ennis Arbor Farm.
In addition to providing featured groups of performers on the main stage, Old Time Fiddlers plan to participate in jam sessions under the trees and on the meadows with anyone who wants to bring a musical instrument. Mantooth added that all will be welcome to sing, clap or dance along.
The Ennis Arbor Farm event again will feature local foods, interpretive walks and other activities, as well as booths for organizations and businesses. Saturday’s StreamFest at Ennis Arbor Farm starts at 3 p.m., after the annual Insider’s Tour from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s tour will delve into restoration and protection efforts in the Salt Creek watershed, west of Port Angeles. Sunday’s StreamFest will be start at 11 a.m. at the farm.
More details about this year’s StreamFest will be posted on the Land Trust’s Web site and announced in news releases and ads
StreamFest is the Land Trust’s major fundraising and outreach event. Its name comes from the stream flowing through Ennis Arbor Farm, which is protected by a permanent legal agreement between owners Jim and Robbie Mantooth and the Land Trust.
“The Land Trust protects much more than streams,” said Jim Mantooth, president of the nonprofit organization. “StreamFest just started at our place because we invited people to come see an example of what the Land Trust protects.”
People wanting to help with StreamFest planning, volunteer at the September event or contribute cash or in-kind donations may send a message to streamfest@northolympiclandtrust.org or phone the Mantooths, 360-457-5415.
North Olympic Land Trust protects more than 1,500 acres of land in Clallam County with special qualities, primarily through voluntary permanent legal agreements with property owners. It owns about 100 acres that have been donated or awarded through grants, and remains interested in protecting additional lands.
More information about the organization’s services is available on the Web site or from the office.
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