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\u00ab\u00a0HOLD FAST<\/strong> is a four-day celebration of contemporary art practice held in August in St. John\u2019s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Now going into its 17th year, HOLD FAST is the province\u2019s only festival dedicated to contemporary art. HOLD FAST regular events are free and open to all.<\/p>\n Previously known as the Art Marathon Festival, HOLD FAST delivers accessible, meaningful and critically-relevant contemporary art programming across an array of media including: installation, performance, screenings, artist talks, music, dance, community events and artist-led workshops for people of all ages.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n For location and program information, please visit\u00a0easternedge.ca\/hold-fast\/program<\/a><\/p>\n -from Eastern Edge’s newsletter \u00ab\u00a0HOLD FAST is a four-day celebration of contemporary art practice held in August in St. John\u2019s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Now going into its 17th year, HOLD FAST is the province\u2019s only festival dedicated to contemporary art. HOLD FAST regular events are free and open to all. Previously known as the<\/p>\n
\nRead\u00a0Eastern Edge\u2019s profile<\/a>\u00a0in ArtBridges\u2019 Community-Engaged Arts\u00a0Directory and Map<\/a><\/small><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"