The 40th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival, presented by Schell Brothers and the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, September 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Arts Festival Weekend will come to a close with the Meet the Artist Brunch, featuring John Donato. Sponsored by Beebe Healthcare and Southern Delaware Tourism, the event will take place on Sunday, September 9^th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Good Earth Market & Organic Farm in Ocean View, Delaware. All ticket sales and auction proceeds will benefit art programs in the local community.

For the 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. portion of this event, only 25 tickets will be available to the public for $125. This ticket admits guests for the full event (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.). In an intimate setting, you can learn more about the last 10 years of John’s journey as a full-time artist, involvement in the community, and ask questions. Each participant will walk away with their own mini creation.

As the party continues, enjoy the cash bar and special menu provided by the Good Earth Market chef Nino Mancari, while the gardens will be filled with unique works up for auction. For the 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. portion of this event, tickets are available for $50 per person or $95 per couple. Auction items include cornhole boards, paintings from the interactive Arts Festival mural, five original pieces, and John Donato’s coveralls and paint pallet used in the last 10 years of his art career.

For more information about the Meet the Artist Cocktail Party, contact the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce at (302) 539- 2100 or email [email protected]. Purchase your tickets today at bethanybeachartsfestival.com.