STAGE TUBE: Sneek Peek at Columbus Arts Festival, 6/7

It's all things art at the Columbus Arts Festival 2013! Check out the video!

The 2013 Columbus Arts Festival will take place June 7-9 on the Columbus Riverfront. The newly revitalized Scioto Mile Park along the river features lush green spaces, a charming promenade, mesmerizing water features, plazas, paths and bikeways.

The Columbus Arts Festival celebrates its 52nd anniversary this year. Festival goers can choose from a variety of creative and original works of art including sculpture, painting, photography, woodcarvings, glasswork, jewelry, multimedia compositions, and more. Thousands of dollars of art is sold during the festival, ranging from one-of-a-kind art to quality reproductions and limited editions. A highly competitive, juried art show, the festival receives over 1,000 applications from which an esteemed panel of judges selects 300 of the country's finest artists. Enjoy food and drinks from great area restaurants and vendors, children's art activities and entertainment.

The Festival Mascot, the Art Shark, makes appearances each day at the Festival in the Hands On Activity area and the Bicentennial Park fountain.