Feature Articles


July Issue 2000

41st Annual Sidewalk Art Show Coming to Hendersonville, NC

Forty-one years ago the first show was held in the lobby of the Skyland Hotel, on Main Street, in Hendersonville, NC. The following year it moved to the sidewalk in front of the hotel and extended for half a block, and used the benches on Main Street for display. This year's Show, the 41st, will take place Aug. 4&5, from 10am to 5pm each day.

The sidewalk art show is an annual event and artists from all over the country are invited. This year's show spreads over 10 blocks and over 120 artists from NC and 14 other states including California will be showing and selling their work.

The show is unique, the only food vender is Civitan, a non-profit organization. They will be in front of the old courthouse and there will be a musical group there to entertain you while you eat and browse the silent auction tent to place your bids on artwork donated by the art league members. These paintings are at bargain prices.

At the gazebo on Main Street, you can place your name in for a drawing of 5 hand colored prints to be given away at 4pm on Aug. 5. You need not be present to win.

The show is very colorful. Artists' displays and tents line the street, surrounded by trees and flower beds. These exhibits make the visits of over 8000 guests memorable indeed.

During the show, southern hospitality is evident. The gazebo on Main Street is manned with volunteers to help artists and guide visitors. The merchants welcome visitors with special sales and promotions.

Don't forget to check out the auction booth, over 35 pictures donated by members of the art league will be up for bid. The highest bidder at 4pm on Aug. 5 gets to take home their prize. Come rain or shine the annual sidewalk art show will be held on Main Street in downtown Hendersonville on Aug. 4 and 5. Come join the festivities and see the largest art gallery in NC.

For further information check our NC Institutional Gallery listings or call Sylvia A. Campbell at 828/696-7926.

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