Page 20, Visions Magazine, April 2016
The First Arts and Antiques on the Square is April 30th! The last Saturday of every month is about to get much more exciting, a bit more cultural, and a lot more local in Oak Ridge! On Saturday, April 30th, the first Arts and Antiques on the Square will take place at Jackson Square. Alongside the Farmer’s Market, the Jackson Square sidewalk will host a variety of vendors. Some will be showcasing a collection of vintage, retro, antique, or repurposed items for sale. Some will be displaying and selling their own artwork in a variety of media. This community arts project will be directed by a committee of the Jackson Square Mer-
chants Association as a way to $25. Smaller scale artists and In May, Steampunk presenter, bring locally-grown foods and vendors are encouraged to Captain Nemo will appear in locally-grown arts together. split a booth. costume and give a talk on the history of Steampunk and At this time, there is enough This will be more than just will be a great photo opportus p a c e f o r an arts and antiques exhibit, nity for visitors. In June, local a b o u t 3 2 but a cultural destination for guitarist Dave Shepherd will vendors, but the area. There will be more serenade the Square. as organizer than looking and shopping. Linda John- Each Arts and Antiques in “It’s my dream to have these ston owner the Square will also have live events be where people can of Through entertainment. For the first come to see the arts in action,” the Looking event on April 30th, Liza Jane Linda said. She encourages G l a s s A n - and Fiddlin’ Curly Cottrell will artists to not only display their t i q u e s a n d liven up the square with music. work, but create it on site as Collectibles said, “There will be room for growth.” This will not be a flea market. Each vendor will have to submit a photo of their artwork or wares to be reviewed by the committee. Each accepted vendor will receive a 10 foot by 10 foot space (the average space of a tent) on the Jackson Square sidewalk, for a rental fee of
well so that visitors can watch and learn about the process that goes into the art. So collectors, bring out your best. Artists, put the finishing touches on your masterpiece and bring it down to The Square. Become a part of what is sure to become a growing and well-loved tradition in Oak Ridge. Arts and Antiques on the (See ‘First Arts’ on page 23)