After a one-year, pandemic-induced hiatus, Grayson County Alliance (GCA) has announced that Art in the Park, Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Show will be held on Saturday, May 15.
“After a season of isolation during 2020, reconnecting people to art and the creativity of Kentuckians is even more important … as we come together as a community and celebrate the gifts and talents of regional artists (which) has been an important part of the GCA Art in the Park,” GCA Director Debbie Childress said while announcing the resumption of the popular event.
Childress said the event, held at James D. Beville Park, adjacent to the American Legion Post 81 Veterans Memorial. The event opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m.
“You will be surrounded by the beauty of our park and the fantastic creations of our fine arts and crafts people,” Childress said. “You can tap your toe to the music as you enjoy a tasty treat from one of the food vendors. Our southern hospitality will ensure you enjoy a relaxing day in our beautiful park.”
Art in the Park offers free parking, free admission, free music, and free childrens’ activities.
Special Guest
Internationally renowned Grayson County artist Larry Elmore will make an appearance at the event again this year.
“Larry has been a masterfully creating fantasy and science fiction art for over 40 years,” Childress said about Elmore. “Since 1987, he has been working as a freelance illustrator, creating covers for comics, computer games, magazines, fantasy and science fiction books and many other projects. Larry has a big heart for his community and invest his time and talents to support the Food Pantry each year. He is a popular exhibitor as fans get to meet the man behind the amazing art.”
New in 2021 Tiny Art Show
Children said anyone can participate in the first ever Art in the Park Tiny Art Show. The young and not so young, amateurs and professional artists are encouraged to exhibit their talents in the Tiny Art Show and make big impact for the Food Pantry.
Every entry in the Tiny Art Show will be on exhibit and sold to benefit the GCA Food Pantry.
Artists contributing to the Tiny Art Show will donate their artwork to be exhibited from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., after which the art will go on sale.
The theme for this first Tiny Art Show is “FLORAL,” and every artwork should be done on a 4”x6” flat panel canvas only and can be any medium (no glitter or un-fixed charcoal or pastel), Childress said.
Artist can enter up to five submissions and should be dropped off or mailed to Grayson County Alliance, 2203 Brandenburg Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754.
Deadline for submissions is May 10 at 5:00 p.m. central time.
About GCA
The Alliance Food Pantry is a 501c3 non-profit serving local families with basic food support for 20 years.
“Each month we supply struggling families with basic food support and the need for our services are even more critical now that we are coming out of the difficulties of 2020,” Childress stated.
Contact Childress at 270-259-4000 or gcaartinthepark@gmail.com with questions on exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, and the Tiny Art show.
Also GCA on social media for weekly event updates: Facebook: gcaartinthepark Website: gcaartinthepark.org & gc-alliance.com/art-in-the-park.
NOTE: The event exhibitors and vendors will follow all local and state guidelines for social distancing and encourages mask wearing. Additionally, hand sanitizer will be available throughout the event. In case of bad weather, the show will be held indoors at Grayson County Middle School.
(Headline photo: Internationally renown artist Larry Elmore talking with Art in the Park patrons)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
