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PROCLAMATION
Recognizing the 50' Anniversary
of the Edina Art Fair
WHEREAS, the Edina Art Fair first began as the Edina Book Festival in 1966; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Art Fair has grown to host 280 fine artists, selected through a juried process,
from throughout Minnesota, the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, the event held at the crossroads of West 501h Street and France Avenue now
welcomes more than 200,000 guests each year; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Art Fair is the First Official Art Fair of the Year and is the unofficial kick off
to the summer for many residents of the City of Edina; and
WHEREAS, the staff and Board of the 50`h and France Business Association devote countless hours
organizing the community event; and
WHEREAS, the event relies on the selfless commitments from hundreds of volunteers, students
and community partners; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Art Fair is ranked #1 in Minnesota and in the Top 50 fine art fairs throughout
the United States; and
WHEREAS, this year's event marks the 50`h Anniversary of the Edina Art Fair.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaims June 3 through
June 5, 2016, as the
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EINA ART FAIR
in the City of Edina, MN and call upon the people of Edina to o serve this anniversary in honor of the
great tradition of the Edina Art Fair.
Dated this 17`h day of May, 2016.
James B. Hovland, Mayor