ArtFest shopping at Tarpon Inn is set for May 17-18

Art lovers and shoppers unite! The Art Center for the Islands is holding its third annual ArtFest on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ArtFest, held in the courtyard of the historic Tarpon Inn, 200 E. Cotter, provides an opportunity to peruse fine arts and crafts in an historic, shady, outdoor courtyard.

This year's festival features a wide array of artists and artisans selling their work. Offerings will include paintings in a variety of media, stained glass, glass windchimes, a variety of handcrafted jewelry, sculpture, pottery, raku, shard art, household ceramics, photography, handmade books, jewelry, shell and crystal decorated bottles, shadow boxes, fish boxes and cutting boards.

ArtFest is sponsored by The Art Center for the Islands and the Tarpon Inn. It is free and open to the public.

For more information contact the art center at 749-7334.