2013 Uptown Art Expo The streets along beautiful Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte will come alive with artisans showcasing their talents, color and music. Over 130 art & fine crafts and exhibits will all be showcased on Saturday & Sunday, February 16-17th, 2013 during the 2nd annual Uptown Art Expo along Cranes Roost Park, in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Expo hours: Saturday 10-6pm, Sunday 10-5pm. The FREE ADMISSION Art & Music festival will feature artist displays of jewelry, glass, fine crafts, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture available for purchase. The juried art & chalk art displays will be judged for over $8,500 in cash prizes and ribbons. Visitors can experience the awe in artwork being created before their eyes in the Chalk Street Painting Section as asphalt is turned into a “Canvas” with mesmerizing chalk masterpieces by experienced street painters. The festival will also feature live music, street performers and a Fun Kids Zone with face painting, sand art and bounce house fun. There will be International Street cuisine and good old-fashioned festival foods offered for hungry festival attendees. Central Florida Art Lovers are invited to enjoy the free festivities along Cranes Roost Park. Free Parking is available in the Altamonte Mall parking lot.