An arts festival featuring live demonstrations and contests is planned for Labor Day weekend in Vernon.
The Friends of Historic Vernon’s Festival of the Arts event is scheduled for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
Art contests for all ages will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 31. Art demonstrations will take place both days.
“We would love to have individuals create works featuring Jennings County and its identity” said Karen Chilman, who is helping to organize the art contest. “Over 700 entries were received last year, and the goal is to increase this number to over 1,000.”
Categories for the art contests will be folk art, painting, photography and scenes of Vernon.
Questions about the art contest can be directed to Chilman at karenchilman@jcsc.org.
The Friends of Vernon Committee is also looking for local artists willing to demonstrate their art both days, and artists who would just like to sell their work.
Artists can rent booth space to sell their work. If an artist agrees to do demonstrations of their work during the festival, they will receive a discount to the price of their booth.
Information and forms about the art contests, vendors, artist demonstrations and a schedule of events can be found at the Friends of Historic Vernon’s Facebook page.
