July 21st was the 2018 date for the Gresham Arts Festival. Starting the night before with Art Under the Stars, This was my 4th year of being a part of it. There is a lot of time and preparation that goes into it. My mom and I start months before preparing. I know the City of Gresham prepares way in advance too. I appreciate being a part of it. The way I got in the first time was kinda cool. I was set up in my booth at the Fairview Art and Farmers Market across from the City Hall building. A lady came up, I think her name was Cathy and gave me her card and told me about the Festival and said it was past the deadline but to contact her and apply. That was 4 years ago, I hope to be able to continue to be a part of the festival for years to come.