ART IN SPEED PARK
fans to keep visitors cool. Even so, the show is on
grass and shaded by trees, so it isn’t likely to get
unbearable, Johnson said.
The show began as a way to connect the
community with fine art and each other, Johnson
said. Now, it’s blossomed to almost 50,000
annual visitors. “It’s really become this crazy
successful event,” Johnson said. “We have a huge
Louisville following. Folks come from Lexington
and Indianapolis, too. They mark their calendars
and are sure to attend every year because of the
setting and the atmosphere and everything we
provide right here in little Sellersburg.”
Some of the artists scheduled to attend this year
are pottery artist Larry Spears, watercolor artist
Cathy Hillegas and jewelry artist Dawn Middleton.
Johnson said the show tries to keep a good variety
of art media, with about 15 different media this
year, including painting, glass, pottery, sculpture,
jewelry and more. “Part of the jurying process is
to balance the different media,” she said.
One of the charms of the show is the chance
to meet the artists, Johnson added. “It’s just a
good opportunity to interact with the artist and
fall in love with the art.” she said. “You can hear
the inspiration behind creating the art. Then,
when you bring it home, it adds so much more”
to your purchase.
Art in Speed Park is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25
and 26 at Speed Park in Sellersburg. Free parking
is available one block away at Silver Creek Middle
and High Schools. There is no cost to attend.
Art in Speed Park
10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. AUG. 25 AND 26
SPEED PARK
HWY 31 & INDIANA AVENUE
SELLERSBURG
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