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GRAFTON, Mass. - In one room, Graftonites were learning how to play and make their own didgeroos. In another, children were creatively doodling. And throughout the Municipal Center gym, crowds were happily examining row upon row of paintings, watercolors and photos.
Grafton Fine Arts and Music Festival 2012
Saturday was the day the 7th annual Grafton Fine Arts & Music Festival hit its stride, with Grafton residents turning out for creative workshops and performances and young artists getting their time in the spotlight.
"Just look at the work of these young kids," said Stephen Halpert, founder of the festival. "See the effort they put into it. That's the bottom line, folks."
The young artist winners include:
Grafton Land Trust Award
Andrew Alper -- child under 12
Abigail West -- child over 12
Children 5-11
Angelina Picone
Lydia Child
Callie Eye
Noah Turcotte
Svetlana Pedonis
Graham Zardiello
Spandana Vagioala
Andrew Alper
Amrita Pedi
Angie Niver
Grayson Long
Children 12-18
Phillipe Kelley
Sarah Reese
Abigail Ibest
Srihaish Pingali
Erin Foley
Corrine Proctor
Devon White
Alison Delliladipini
The festival concludes on Sunday with the exhibition, workshops and performances scheduled for noon-3 p.m.
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Congratulations to Anna Howard and Jim Bavosi for their co-chairing and the team's efforts that made this another successful event. The Town is fortunate to have many new people ready to pick up the leadership of this premier occasion.
If you have an interest in volunteering with art, music, children and adults, this group is the place for you!