Comments on: Take the Survey

By: Drew

Drew — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:06:25 +0000

Please try and book some jambands. Every year you book a jamband you seem to get the most people at the show. Also, showcase some local talent. We have some real good bluegrass bands here and it’s a shame you don’t feature any of them.

As for the food, please look at what they have done with the big pour. Asking local chefs to feature mini dishes might help increase the variety of culinary options. Remember this is a arts fest and not just a crafts festival.

I like the idea you had one year where you had an artist paint (with light) some of the buildings downtown. Maybe you need to have a famous artist create a new piece each year. Sort of a history of the fest through art.

Also, maybe add some social causes. Let some of these people promote their causes you could learn a lot for some of them. Learning to do more with less.

And why is the city absent? This is a great opportunity to meet our local members of government. Maybe set up some information booths or kiosks. I am sure the city is doing amazing things but no one knows about it.

And why are the colleges and Universities with the arts programs they have not featured?

An iPhone or iPad app would be cool. Paired with free wifi that’s a killer esp. if you feature games for the kids.

A svengerhunt or one of those city games where people are playing within the crowd. Or have a dance crew do a flash mob. You know create special magical memories for people it keeps them coming back and some of the stuff could go viral.

How about a YouTube page featuring some of the artists to better understand them and what they create. You know a check me out in booth 422 I’m the guy who makes the wood chimes.

By: Marlene Hosick

Marlene Hosick — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:47:48 +0000

I am trying to locate a woodworking artist from the 2010 festival. He was in the park and did collapisible wooden bowls, angels, trees, etc. If you can help, please reply.

Marlene

By: Lorraine Berner

Lorraine Berner — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:01:44 +0000

I was going to do the survey, but it didn’t seem quite worth it for me this year. I try to see some part of the festival every year. This year, I was very happy to see the return of the Juried Arts Exhibit although, in some ways, I wish it could be closer to the rest of the activities. It has always been my favorite part of the festival, so thank you for bringing it back. My husband and I also got to attend the film, “Herb & Dorothy” which we enjoyed thoroughly. I don’t know if films have been done before, but I thought it was a good idea. I wish I had the chance to see more of the selections. It was convenient for us that it was next to the juried art too. I also got to see the floating Andy Carnegie which was incredibly fun. My son & I were going to the Pirate game and we made time before to find Andy and take some pictures. Thanks for everything.

By: Jason Parsley

Jason Parsley — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:51:16 +0000

The show was great. The sells were great. The set up was good The weather was OK Thanks for letting me be there Hope to see you again next year.

By: rose alexander

rose alexander — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:47:54 +0000

The Three Rivers Arts Festival was a nice event. I do miss the fact that there is not enough well known talent in the live concerts. There also needs to be more diverse entertainment in the live music lineup; i.e. jazz, pop and R & B in order to cater to our diverse city.

By: Gerald Flotta

Gerald Flotta — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:44:49 +0000

Why don’t you consider some branding? T-shirts with the TRAF logo and a line like, “I went to the Three Rivers Arts Festival and got artfully wet”. Or how about umbrellas with the logo and raindrops, or hats, or ponchos? Outstanding – in the rain! Come on now, we the public know that the Festival seeks out the rain or is it the other way around? Capitalize on it.