FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10th Annual Waterloo Arts Fest: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 12-7pm

The 10th Annual Waterloo Arts Fest, presented by Arts Collinwood, takes place on Waterloo Road, between E. 156th and E. 161st Streets. This unique Arts Fest features a wide variety of art vendors, food vendors, live music acts, art installations, performances, and activities for adults and children of all ages!  It’s one of the city’s most exciting summer happenings, in one of Cleveland’s coolest neighborhoods. Don’t miss it!

Attendees are encouraged to nurture their creative side and find new fun ways to engage with the arts. Four specialty stages will offer everything from folk and blues to indie rock and DJs. This year’s lineup includes Ashley Brooke Toussant, Maura Rogers and the Bellows, Jah Messengers, Good Morning Valentine, Grand Snafu, The Commonwealth, Collinwood Club, Morticia’s Chair, Jeff Powers, DJ Jumpin’ Joe Madison, DJ Charles McGaw, Moko Bovo and Wesley Bright & the Hi-lites to name a few.  New this year: Check out the Zaller Gallery for a Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland battle of the bands and artists!

Visitors can browse dozens of booths selling original quality artwork, from jewelry and photography, to paintings, wearables, glass art and more. Cleveland’s own Project Runway star and owner of Yellowcake Shop, designer Valerie Mayen joins the group this year!

Street performers are always a favorite and this year will feature the Cleveland Yo-Yo Club, Giant Puppets, Living Statue, Passport Project, and the Progressive Arts Alliance All Stars.

WaterlooRoad merchants will be participating with special sales and activities,including the return of the Beachland Ballroom’s infamous Rock ‘n’ Roll FleaMarket. Other participating merchants include Blue Arrow Records &Boutique, Cleveland Yo-Yo Club, Music Saves, Native Cleveland, Rebel CityTattoo Studio, This Way Out Vintage Shoppe, the SS&W Boardwalk, the SlovenianWorkmen’s Home, Waterloo 7 Gallery, Blitz BBQ, Waterloo Studios, andKaleidoArts Productions and Star Pop vintage + modern.

More than 12 food vendors serving local favorites from R&D Sausage, Blitz BBQ the Café at Arts Collinwood and a variety of Cleveland’s food trucks and concession stands.  Taste delectable food from JiBaro, Umami Moto, Crabby Bill’s Seafood, the Donut Lab and a new taste treat: Red Velvet Funnel Cakes.

Sponsors to date include: Councilman Michael Polensek, Tucker Ellis, Enterprise Community Partners, PNC, YMCA of Greater Cleveland, Cleveland Public Power, Northeast Shores Development Corporation, Walter & Haverfeld LLP, Lucy Ireland Weller, Melt Bar & Grilled, Gotta Groove Records, Scott Michaels, Icon Solutions, Pabst, Holden Arboretum, Cleveland Clinic, Fairmount Martini & Wine Bar, and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Proceeds benefit Arts Collinwood.