Raleigh's Busk `til Dusk Street Festival on June 9, 2012

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Glenwood South Merchants Association is pleased to announce the inaugural Busk ‘til Dusk Street Festival on June 9th from 12pm—8pm.  Busking is a form of entertainment where artists perform in public, generally in exchange for tips. Modeled on U.S. locales like Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, Faneuil Hall in Boston, and the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, this festival will welcome artists to perform on the sidewalks of Glenwood South.

During this family-friendly event, buskers may sing, play an acoustic musical instrument, dance, mime, juggle, sketch, paint, or perform other appropriate theatrical art. To launch the event and the Glenwood South busking culture, prizes will be awarded in three categories: Musician (acoustic), Performance Art, and Visual Art. The Visual Art category will be judged in conjunction with the annual Local Color Plein Air Paintout event. The Merchants Association hopes that, after the festival, busking artists will make Glenwood South a regular location for their performances.

 “Raleigh is teeming with talent, and we want to provide an environment where artists feel welcome and appreciated,” said Niall Hanley, president of the Glenwood South Merchants Association. “In addition to showcasing local performers, we hope to encourage both residents and visitors to come see what the Glenwood South area has to offer.”

All buskers must receive an approved permit from the Glenwood South Merchants Association. Applications will be accepted until June 5^th. Additional information and application forms can be found at www.facebook.com/GlenwoodSouthMA or www.shopdineglenwoodsouth.com.