Global Arts Festival

Join us for a celebration of unity through diversity at the 7th Annual Arts in Bartlett Global Arts Festival.
Free to attend, the Global Arts Festival is a community event celebrating cultural diversity and values to broaden knowledge, encourage acceptance and grow unity. Immerse yourself in the colors and sounds of local cultures as you marvel at a stage filled with local groups performing culturally significant dance routines, playing unique musical instruments and singing traditional ethnic songs. Get involved in a variety of family-oriented lawn games, crafts and activities. Shop marvelous vendor booths filled with diverse wares and artists representing world cultures, including American folk and fine art. Discover interesting ethnic foods and beverages offered by local establishments.
New this year, Authors in the Park a unique opportunity to interact with 10+ local authors, learn about the creative process, discover the joy of reading, and spread the word about their works. Activities include book purchases, book signing, prize drawings and more.
Saturday, June 10
11 am        World Flags & VIP Welcome
11:15 am   Grupo Folkorico Quetzal, Hanover Park
12:15 am   Lisa’s School of Dance, Bartlett
1:15 pm     Devaki Janakiraman’s Indian Classical and Folk Dances
2 pm          Hakka Association: Folk & Guzheng music
2:30 pm     Chaashni Indian Dance, Monica Kapoor
2:40 pm     Stephanie Skrabacz, Clarinet, AIB Scholarship Winner
3 pm          Christian Freehill Bartlett Jazz musician
4 pm          Yellow River Performing Arts Chinese Dance & Music
Sunday, June 11
11 am        Trio Latino Mariachi
12 pm        Wisla and Mala Wisla Polish Folk Dancers
1 pm          Greg Herriges, Turkish music
2 pm          American Jazz by HOTT Productions
2:30 pm     National Karate Bartlett
3 pm          Philippine Folk Dance Melanie Ricket & Angel Danj
4 pm          Chicago Cossacks Ukrainian & Romani Folk Music & Dance