The 2010 edition of the Coconut Grove Arts Festival® presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, which transforms the streets of Coconut Grove into an artistic adventure over President’s Weekend, February 13-15, is seeking volunteers. The many key assignments include the staffing of merchandise and vintage poster booths, and assisting artists.

The 47th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will showcase the works of 350 nationally recognized artists along the scenic streets of Coconut Grove.

In keeping with its reputation for artistic excellence the Coconut Grove Arts Festival has invited local masters of the culinary arts to participate in this year’s Culinary Pavilion. The epicurean tent will feature food and beverage demonstrations in conjunction with the 46th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, February 14-16.

The 46th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida runs Presidents’ Day weekend, February 14-16. Tickets for this year’s Arts Festival are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.coconutgroveartsfest.com or by phone (toll free) at 1-877-7CG-ARTS. Tickets can also be purchased at the Arts Festival’s offices located at 3390 Mary Street, Suite 128 in Coconut Grove.

A South Florida tradition continues on Presidents' Day weekend as the Coconut Grove Arts Festival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will again transform the streets of Coconut Grove into an artists’ gallery. This year’s 46th annual event will showcase the works of 336 artists from 36 states and 3 countries, February 14-16.

The 44th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida has announced street closures needed to prepare exhibits for the February 17-19 event.

The Coconut Grove Art and Historical Association, Inc., producers of the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival®, has announced that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will serve as presenting sponsor beginning with this year’s 44th annual show. The three-year sponsorship agreement was negotiated by Coral Gables based Korge and Company.

To prepare for the 2007 Coconut Grove Arts Festival® presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, jurors will evaluate approximately 1,350 applications by artists and select 336 to exhibit at the annual show.