Join us under the beautiful pines of You are invited to the 36th Annual
Piney Woods Arts Festival
Join us under the beautiful pines of
Enterprise-Ozark Community College
for our best festival ever, March 27-28, 2010!
The 36th Annual Piney Woods Arts Festival is sponsored by the Coffee County Arts Alliance. According to David Deal, Chairman of the Festival, "Piney Woods features quality arts and crafts for reasonable prices and offers something for everyone in the family. There will be many new artists - come out and enjoy a fun-filled weekend." If you have any questions about the Festival, please telephone David Deal at 334-406-ARTS (2787).
For artists and craftsmen who wish to participate, the Arts Alliance has a limited number of spaces available at $100.00 for the two-day festival. The deadline for reservations is March 12, 2010. After this date the cost of reserving a space is $125.00. Once accepted, no refunds.
The Children's Fun Center will delight children with inflatables, face painting, and carnival games.
Mary McShane, who paints watercolor flowers and fish, states, "I always enjoy Piney Woods because it is such a pleasant place for an art show. The artists are located under the pine trees, on grassy slopes. You couldn't find a nicer place to stroll around, enjoy the outdoors, and see all kinds of art work."
Juried Festival Awards:
President's Purchase Award . . . . . . . $1,000.00
Deal/Everage Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00
Best-in-Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300.00
Luella B. Henderson Memorial Award $150.00
Awards of Distinction (2) . . . . . . . . . $125.00
Coffee County Resident Award . . . . . $125.00
Dee Stanley/Glenn Garner Memorial Award . .$125.00
Judge's Awards (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 75.00
Student award money and ribbons are offered to Junior and Senior High School students from Coffee County, as well as EOCC art students.
Guaranteed Purchases and Cash Certificates are provided by individuals and businesses; these totaled approximately $3,000 in 2006.
Rules and Information
Eligibility:
1. All art work must be original, created by the artist. *This means handmade - and not made by hands from another country. In an effort to protect artistic originality, purchased, manufactured or kit objects are not acceptable. In any dispute, your money will be cheerfully refunded.
2. The artist is expected to be present during the entire show unless pre-approved.
3. Art works which received awards at previous CCAA festivals are not eligible for judging.
4. Reproductions of paintings or drawings must be labeled "Reproduction." They may be sold but not judged.
5. The Festival Committee reserves the right to reject any work it feels inappropriate to this show.
6. To be eligible for cash prizes, you must display both days.
Exhibit Information:
1. Set-up time: Friday 2-6:00 p.m., Saturday, 7-8:30 a.m., Sunday, 10 to 12:00 noon
2. Electricity is not available.
3. Arts and crafts cannot be displayed in the same booth.
4. Only two exhibitors may share a space, unless pre-approved.
5. No displays may be removed before 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
6. Be prepared with plastic in case of rain. The festival will not move indoors.
7. Vendors will be responsible for their applicable license fees. Sales tax information will be in the welcome packets.
8. Comfort Inn (334) 393-2304 offers a discount for Piney Woods - Reference Mr. Andrews.
9. Prize money will be awarded on Saturday at the artist party.
According to Freida Stewart, an artist who specializes in whimsical painted children's furniture, "Each year Piney Woods has new and different artists, and it is exciting to see such an assortment of art at a local event."
Stained glass master Kimberli Fougeron says, "Since I only have so many windows to display my stained glass pieces in, and since it is a passion for me to create glass art, it is great to have a local show. Also, since it is a juried art show, it keeps the art pure. In my case, it is homemade right here in Enterprise."
A Civil War Living History Display and the Weevil City Cruisers Car and Truck Show will be on the grounds. Local entertainment is scheduled throughout each day. Food and beverages will be provided by several vendors.
Visit Piney Woods this year! Buy some great art, be entertained, enjoy good food, and see special displays. There really is something for everyone at Piney Woods! Free admission.