75 days left

We are less then 3 months away from the start of the festival and the Arts Council staff, volunteers and many International Children's Festival friends are working hard every day to bring you the most exciting festival ever. Have you seen the web site from our headliner ScrapArtsMusic? Their site is amazing and the YouTube videos promise a lot of fun. We, at the Arts Council staff can't wait to see them.

International Children's Festival Marketing Underway

The Arts Council of Fairfax County is working diligently on this year’s Festival marketing campaign. Experts and local leaders have joined to reach a broader audience.

If you'd like to join the marketing committee, contact us here.


In Photo from left to right:

Scott Fridy, Arts Council of Fairfax County - Director of Performing Arts; Henrik Sundqvist, Arts Council of Fairfax County - Director of Visual Arts; Le-Ha Anderson, Dominion; Tim Sargeant, Dominion; Susanna Rosenbaum,Arts Council of Fairfax County - Office Manager; Scott Firestone; Luke Durocher, The Bridge Group

Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2008 International Black Tie Gala Announced!

The Arts Council of Fairfax County is pleased to announce that the following Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2008 International Children's Festival Black Tie Gala!

Mr. Zhou Wenzhong, Ambassador of The People's Republic of China

Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, Ambassador of Ghana

Mr. Pekka Lintu, Ambassador of Finland

Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan


In other news, Alison Starling of Channel 7 has accepted our invitation to serve as the Gala emcee.


Individual tickets cost $200. For more information, or to purchase individual tickets, contact Ann Rodriguez at (703) 642-0862, extension 2.

Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2008 International Black Tie Gala Announced!

The Arts Council of Fairfax County is pleased to announce that the following Honorary Co-Chairs of the 2008 International Children's Festival Black Tie Gala!

Mr. Zhou Wenzhong, Ambassador of The People's Republic of China

Dr. Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, Ambassador of Ghana

Mr. Pekka Lintu, Ambassador of Finland

Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein, Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan


In other news, Alison Starling of Channel 7 has accepted our invitation to serve as the Gala emcee.


Individual tickets cost $200. For more information, or to purchase individual tickets, contact Ann Rodriguez at (703) 642-0862, extension 2.

Global Art & Rhythm

We are pleased to announce a new tent this year, called the Global Art & Rhythm tent.

In the mornings we will bring you special performing and fine arts presentations and in the afternoon, festival visitors will be able to meet and greet with the 4 international performing groups from China, Ghana, Finland, and Jordan.

Our second confirmed artist for Saturday and Sunday morning is Matt Dembicki
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Create Your Own Comic with graphic artist Matt Dembicki

Matt will host a hands-on workshop on both Saturday and Sunday on creating comic books, from creating characters to developing stories and tips on drawing. Upon the conclusion of the workshop, children share their work with others.

Each workshop runs about 45 minutes and starts at 10:00 a.m. down in the meadow in the Global Art & Rhythm tent. The participation is limited to 25 children per session. Come early!

The Carboo Residence.

The Arts Council of Fairfax County's Director of Visual Arts, Henrik Sundqvist, was invited with his wife to the outdooring ceremony of the first grandson of Mrs. Katherine S. Carboo, Curtis Joel. The event was held at the home of Mrs. Carboo, Minister Counsellor-Information at the Embassy of Ghana. It was a beautiful event and the food was most delicious. Ghana will be one of the four featured countries at the Arts Council's International Children's Festival at Wolf Trap this September.

2008 Festival Photos

2008 Festival Video

The International Children's Festival is the region's premier youth-oriented festival dedicated to performing, visual, and interactive arts, held each September at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia. The 2008 International Children's Festival will take place during the week of September 8th with the public Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 13th and 14th at Wolf Trap.

Video Credit: Christopher E Robin

Global Art & Rhythm

We are pleased to announce a new tent this year, called the Global Art & Rhythm tent.
In the mornings we will bring you special performing and fine arts presentations and in the afternoon, festival visitors will be able to meet and greet with the 4 international performing groups from China, Ghana, Finland, and Jordan.

Our first confirmed performer for Saturday morning is:
Jamey Turner, Glass Harpist
12:00 pm– 1:00pm

Jamey will perform on his famous glass harp and create an interactive petting zoo, where visitors are invited to participate, using bamboo sticks. Don't miss out on this amazing presentation.

Print Your Festival Poster craft announced

Back by popular demand, we will feature a silkscreen station. Experience the art of silkscreen printmaking and walk away with an archival fine art poster from the festival. Artist Nancy McIntyre is leading the activity and we look forward watching you print your own poster.

Mosaic craft announced

We are exited to announce this year's craft - Create A Mosaic Mural - for our featured country Jordan. Artist Alison Christ will lead the activity. Children and adults will create a mural on four 3 x 4 ft cement boards.