The inaugural Poverty Bay Arts Festival kicks off Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the festival committee has issued a Call for Entries.

Sponsored by the Des Moines Arts Commission and the Associated Students of Highline Community College, the one-day arts festival will be held throughout the downtown Des Moines Marina District. It will showcase local talent and feature the works of professional, college, secondary school and elementary school artists. Art will be displayed at various businesses and special venues.

Also scheduled are street performances and a Poetry Slam.

Anyone interested in participating should visit the festival website at www.povertybayartsfestival.com for more details and download the Call for Entries application.

The deadline for entries is Friday, July 23.

For further information, contact Cora Morrison at: desmoinesflorist@gmail.com or Vickie Bergquist at Vickie@vickieinsurance.com