Liberty Arts Squared 2012
June 1st & 2nd
Visual Arts
The visual arts area incorporates two- and three-dimensional fine arts and crafts. Media will be juried and displayed in two separate categories: Fine Arts and Crafts.
Performing Arts
Friday evening will be filled with hours of live music and entertainment, including Wild Women of Kansas City. Saturday will be focused more on families and children’s entertainment…
Children’s Arts
The Children’s art area of the festival will feature interactive arts activities in the visual arts, literature, musical arts and music-making and performance. The activities are set up so that children can become engaged with producing art.
Literary Arts
Liberty Arts Squared will have storytellers featured during the day on Saturday at various locations on the Historic Downtown Square.
Read more...Liberty History & Facts
History
Liberty Township was first settled by Robert Gilmore, his sons James Gilmore and Samuel Gilmore, Richard Hill, and Elijah Smith in 1820. Other settlers arrived in 1821. In the early summer of 1822 John Owens and Charles McGee donated 50 acres of land and the Liberty municipal township was laid out and made the county seat. Owens had a tavern, or “house of entertainment” on what is now the northwest corner of Water and Mill streets.
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Volunteer
Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization. Our volunteers are passionate about supporting the historic downtown district and maintaining its vibrant community. If you have a little time and a lot of enthusiasm, we welcome your participation! Your individual talents, skills, and experience will find a welcome home here.
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