International Festival of Arts & Ideas planning meeting slated

NEW HAVEN - Regional artists, business owners and vendors, volunteers, and students looking for internships are sought as participants by the International Festival of Arts & Ideas.

The public is invited to a community meeting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at New Haven City Hall, where Festival staff members will discuss opportunities for performing, vending and merchandising, sponsorships and marketing, and working at the Festival, according to a statement.

About 100,000 visitors attend the International Festival of Arts & Ideas over 15 days. This year’s season is scheduled for June 11-25 at sites throughout New Haven, including the Town Green and on the Yale University campus, the statement said.

The informational meeting will be held in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall, 165 Church St., and will conclude at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Lizzie Donius at (203) 498-3750 or ldonius@artidea.org.