Be part of Parade the Circle with BAYarts

BAYarts students will be participating in Parade the Circle on June 12 – an annual Cleveland Museum of Art event in University Circle. Under the guidance of BAYarts artist in residence Wendy Mahon, participants will be given the special opportunity to actually be IN the parade on June 12.

Mahon, originally from Trinidad, is a regular festival artist who has worked on Cleveland Museum of Art projects including past parades and the annual Chalk Festival. Beginning April 27, age-appropriate “parade” workshops with a central theme will be conducted by BAYarts faculty leading up to the parade when the groups unite.  

Each group will design and create their special part in the parade. There will be plenty of roles for both boys and girls, young or older children, teens, adults and seniors. It’s a great way for groups of friends or families to work together.

The parade itself is an incredible work of art come alive. Cost to participate is $75 for BAYarts members and $85 for non-members which includes the parade entry fee and all supplies. Classes are limited to 12 students.

Volunteers are needed to assist. For details on times and dates of workshops, you can visit BAYarts' brand new website at http://bayarts.net or pick up our spring schedule. To register, stop in, mail or call. You won’t want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to strut your stuff in a real parade!

Nancy Heaton is the Executive Director of BAYarts.