Whitley County Autumn Art Festival is Saturday
(Talk of the Town file photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano) Below, handcrafted glass beads and jewelry by Renae Jordon were among the beautiful art on display at last year's Whitley County Autumn Art Festival. This year's event, slated for Saturday, promises a celebration of artistic expression in downtown Columbia City.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
With an event on September 11, patriotic colors for this year's Whitley County Autumn Arts Festival are, of course, quite apropos.
"This year’s theme is patriot – red, white & blue," said event coordinator Trudy Miller-Longhenry. "The festival will be kicked off by the Korean War Veterans and the display of flags by the Veteran monuments. There will also be a moment of silence for the anniversary of those lives that were lost on September 11."
Miller-Longhenry expects the theme to be carried out in various ways during the rest of the day as well, possibly in the choreographed dancing exhibitions or in the tunes selected by the musical performers. It is also likely to be represented in the chalk walk creations that will line Chauncey Street.
The annual event takes place in downtown Columbia City on the Whitley County Courthouse square on September 11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and features more than 40 regional artists showcasing visual artists, exhibitors, dancers and musicians.
"The Whitley County Autumn Art Festival offers all ages a variety of opportunities to appreciate, explore and experience the visual arts, music and dance," Miller-Longhenry said.
While some of the event is focused on viewing and hands-free appreciation of art -- a good amount of the event is child-appropriate and very hands-on. On such event is the Chalk Walk, sponsored by the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Children are invited to create a chalk artwork of their own, vying for cash awards. Other opportunities for self-expression will be found in the Children's Art Tent.
A silent art auction will be held this year near the front entrance to the historic Clugston from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. An amateur art show will also take place inside the Clugston.
On the courthouse lawn, visitors can expect to find numerous artists's booths, watch live arts demonstrations, listen to live music in the gazebo, shop Farmers Market booths along Market Street, view the Whitley County Humane Society's pet road show. Additionally, the Columbia City Downtown Business Association and downtown business owners will present a variety of fun, artistic activities for visitors to enjoy as well.
This year's Whitley County Autumn Arts Festival is made possible with grants from the Whitley County Community Foundation, Parkview Whitley Hospital and The Journal Gazette Foundation.
For more information about the event, visit the Whitley County Autumn Arts Festival website by visiting www.wcaaf.org
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
With an event on September 11, patriotic colors for this year's Whitley County Autumn Arts Festival are, of course, quite apropos.
"This year’s theme is patriot – red, white & blue," said event coordinator Trudy Miller-Longhenry. "The festival will be kicked off by the Korean War Veterans and the display of flags by the Veteran monuments. There will also be a moment of silence for the anniversary of those lives that were lost on September 11."
Miller-Longhenry expects the theme to be carried out in various ways during the rest of the day as well, possibly in the choreographed dancing exhibitions or in the tunes selected by the musical performers. It is also likely to be represented in the chalk walk creations that will line Chauncey Street.
The annual event takes place in downtown Columbia City on the Whitley County Courthouse square on September 11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and features more than 40 regional artists showcasing visual artists, exhibitors, dancers and musicians.
"The Whitley County Autumn Art Festival offers all ages a variety of opportunities to appreciate, explore and experience the visual arts, music and dance," Miller-Longhenry said.
While some of the event is focused on viewing and hands-free appreciation of art -- a good amount of the event is child-appropriate and very hands-on. On such event is the Chalk Walk, sponsored by the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. Children are invited to create a chalk artwork of their own, vying for cash awards. Other opportunities for self-expression will be found in the Children's Art Tent.
A silent art auction will be held this year near the front entrance to the historic Clugston from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. An amateur art show will also take place inside the Clugston.
On the courthouse lawn, visitors can expect to find numerous artists's booths, watch live arts demonstrations, listen to live music in the gazebo, shop Farmers Market booths along Market Street, view the Whitley County Humane Society's pet road show. Additionally, the Columbia City Downtown Business Association and downtown business owners will present a variety of fun, artistic activities for visitors to enjoy as well.
This year's Whitley County Autumn Arts Festival is made possible with grants from the Whitley County Community Foundation, Parkview Whitley Hospital and The Journal Gazette Foundation.
For more information about the event, visit the Whitley County Autumn Arts Festival website by visiting www.wcaaf.org