MELROSE ARTS will present the 11th annual Melrose Arts Festival at historic Memorial Hall at 590 Main Street Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1, 2016. The two day festival is an exhibition and sale which displays original fine arts and fine crafts by 42 juried artist exhibitors from Melrose and surrounding areas. All art will be for sale throughout the opening days.

The Arts Festival for 2016 will have a different schedule from years past. On Saturday, doors will open at 11 AM through 4 PM.  The show will reopen Saturday evening from 7 to 10 PM for a festive party event, with live music, a cash bar and complimentary snacks.  The daytime hours will be free admission, the Evening Party will have an admission charge.  On Sunday the free hours to the public will be 11 AM to 4 PM.