Each year 75 talented artists are hand-selected by three independent jurors whose task it is to fill the Festival with high quality art that demonstrates original design and unique representation of the chosen medium. These juried artists will exhibit and sell their original artwork in categories including jewelry, sculpture, painting, pastel, ceramics, graphics/printmaking, mixed media, fiber, photography, glass, and wood.

The Festival Turns 30
In 1979, under the visionary leadership of Hugh Pettersen, the sidewalks of the College Hill business district came alive with artists. In the years that followed, the Festival has grown to be a signature event in the State of Iowa. The Festival is run entirely by volunteers whose main goal is to make fine art readily accessible to the public. Each year, the Festival showcases 75 talented artists who turn the corner of 23rd & College Streets in to a museum. These artists have come to Cedar falls from 13 states to give you, our patrons, and the very best art experience possible. Please make these wonderful artists feels welcome by stopping by their booths to enjoy their art. And remember, anything you like you can buy and take home with you to enjoy forever! The College Hill Arts Festival appreciates the continued support of our generous corporate sponsors and volunteers who contribute their time and effort to ensure a high quality Festival. In addition, The Festival is grateful for the tremendous support of the entire Cedar Valley and also our Special Patrons Program whose purchases exceeded $27,000 last year.

Complimenting the artists’ exhibits will be a variety of musical groups performing on stage; a hands-on creative activity for children sponsored by the Hearst Center for the Arts; and the Young Art Collectors Gallery which features original artwork created by exhibiting artists with prices of $5 or less and encourages children [ages 14 & under] to make independent choices about art. There will also be a variety of food vendors to entice Festival attendees. Picnic tables will be located near the food booth and the Performing Arts Stage. And, our trademark balloon arches add to the festivities!

For the 24th consecutive year Gary Kelley, internationally recognized illustrator from Cedar Falls, designed the Festival poster. Kelley received the award for "Best Layout & Presentation" from Sunshine Artist magazine for the poster he created for the 2005 Festival and "Best Use of Color" for his 2006 poster.


SIDEBAR
Gary Kelley will again create a special design for this year's 30th Celebration. The original will be for sale to the highest bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted at Henry W. Myrtle Gallery, 915 West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls where the original will be on display starting in early July.

PERFORMERS:

Performers

Genadi Zagor
Sponsored by Hugh Pettersen
Friday, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.Genadi Zagor
A native of Krasnodar, Russia, Genadi Zagor began his music studies at the age of four with his father, a foremost guitarist and composer. He graduated from Krasnodar’s Rimsky-Korsakov College of Music in 1989, and he studied on full scholarship at Moscow State Conservatory with Mikhail Mezhlumov, one of Russia’s leading teachers. Mr. Zagor has competed in many prestigious piano competitions throughout the world. In 2000, he moved to the United States and joined Alexander Toradze’s thriving piano program at Indiana University (South Bend), where he served on the faculty. Mr. Zagor now serves as instructor of piano at UNI and continues to perform throughout the U.S.

Karen HolvikKaren Holvik
Friday, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Soprano Karen Holvik returns to her hometown of Cedar Falls and generously agreed to perform with Genadi Zagor for a portion of his program. After earning a master’s degree and performer’s certificate in opera at Eastman, Ms. Holvik lived in New York City, where she pursued an eclectic musical path and established herself as a performer in a wide range of musical styles. She has toured extensively in the United States, and has appeared in Canada and Western Europe singing both popular and classical repertoire. Karen has been successful in many prestigious competitions; she made her Carnegie Hall debut singing Handel’s /Messiah/ with the Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra. Karen recently accepted an offer to joint he voice faculty at the New England Conservatory and will be moving to Boston this summer.

Standing Man Group (Photo by SC Graham)Standing Man Group
Friday, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
The configuration of the Standing Man Group is flexible. This performance is in a trio setting lead by saxophonist, Duncan Bamsey. Duncan is a native of British Columbia, and now a local resident thanks to the UNI jazz program. The standing man group is based on the idea that everyone stands, drummer included. Come join us and we can all move together.

Uncle Chuck FinchUncle Chuck Finch
Friday, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Uncle Chuck…who? …oh yeah, he’s that old hippie singer/songwriter guy. He’s funny - usually in the ha-ha way. Chuck’s tunes range from deep and profound to shallow and inane, sometimes concurrently. Uncle Chuck writes songs about life, love, guitars, cats, grandmas, veterans, cowboys, joy, sorrow, social situations and anything else that occurs to him. You never know! Come find out why KUNI Radio once described Chuck as “having a keen ear and a slightly warped sense of humor.”

Orquesta Alto Maiz
Sponsored by Deery Brothers
Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Orquesta Alto Maiz
Come celebrate with the “The Salsa Band!” Hear this immensely popular eleven-piece Latin-jazz-dance band in the setting where they made their first appearance. The Latin-tinged music they perform, usually found in the clubs of New York City, L.A. or Miami, has secured them a reputation as one of the hottest bands in the Midwest. This strange mix of “salsa” and tall corn works because of the years of musical experience the band members bring to the group, and because of their love for the music. Once exposed to this vibrant, pulsating music, people find it so irresistible their feet won’t keep still!

Kinetic Energy Dancers (Photo by SC Graham)Kinetic Energy Dancers
Saturday, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
The dancers of Kinetic Energy (KE) range in age of three to as young as seventy-five! These dancers train at the Schools of Movement in the studios Cedar Falls as well as Waverly. KE Dancers perform choreographies of all kinds including ballet, jazz, tap and what KE is famous for, modern dance. Kinetic Energy is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming and enjoyable environment for students of all ages and abilities. Participants learn techniques in the arts of music and dance, as well as life skills applicable to a positive and healthy lifestyle in a community environment.

The ReclinersThe Recliners
Saturday, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
The Recliners (formerly Lazyboy and the Recliners) has a diverse musical repertoire of acoustic and electric materials. The band covers everyone from Van Morrison to Richard Thompson, Sunvolt, Sheryl Crow, and Tim O’Brien to the Byrds. Six members of the band work in the University of Iowa’s health sciences campus. John Kramer, bass player, is the spouse of one the visual artists who regularly participates in CHAF. This eclectic band one rule - everyone has to have a good time!

Bill ShepherdBill Shepherd Big Band
Sponsored in part by Bill Shepherd and DENSO
Saturday, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Since 1979, this band has become the premier Big Band throughout Northeast Iowa, noted for the quality of the musicians and the authenticity of the musical charts. Band leader Bill Shepherd is a professor in the UNI School of Music. In 1958-59, he and his trombone spent a year “on the road” with the Tommy Dorsey/Warren Covington Orchestra, touring the U.S. and recording with the band in New York City. The Bill Shepherd Big Band recorded an LP “Big Band Sounds” in 1981, and “Ballroom Memories,” a CD that was released in March 2003. Don’t miss this perennial favorite; this band really swings!

The RamblersThe Ramblers
Saturday, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Ramblers are new to the Cedar Valley, but individually Scott Gallagher, Denny McCabe, Bob Smith, and Ed Narigon, have all been a part of the local music scene for several years. Their song list rambles all over the musical map. They play an eclectic, electric blend of swampy, roots-influenced Americana. Uncovered oldies are mixed in with some familiar tunes that have been given a folky spin by Bob’s banjo and mandolin