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As practicing artists, the ChesterGoodtree team realized there is a void in the Triangle for an entirely fine arts-focused festival. Yes there are arts & crafts festivals, and goodness knows there are hundreds of pop-up markets in the region. What is lacking? A festival that focuses on our many talented fine arts creators. The people selling oil paintings and watercolors, sculptures, and mixed media work that would hang in an office or a gallery, and maybe win a Best-in-Show prize. Works that are valued at hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. There is also a lack of events where the public is invited to see the work in process and have a chance to try their hand at making art too.

In 2023, we approached the Fenton, Cary's leading lifestyle center, about hosting such an event. Fenton already has more than a dozen public art pieces throughout the property, and the affluent clientele who visit are an excellent target market for such an event.. They were intrigued and decided to partner with us on The Fenton Arts Festival.