The Summer is gone and Fall is right here before we know it, although we are talking about the Carolinas...and there is forecast for 90 degree weather all week :) The point is, the ARTwalk right around the corner.

 I'm so excited to have so many artist/craftsmen and women coming to this event. Their fee helps with advertising and expenses we go through to put on such a huge event for the community and surrounding areas. Not to mention the most important part...

A $1,500.00 Art Scholarship

...this is why we do this event. To encourage our youth and those maybe even in the arts for a while. Don't give up on your dreams! Keeping working hard for it and it will fall into place!

Think of everyone you meet as an opportunity to tell them what you do. With that - join the forces of the ARTmatters movement - by sharing your love of art at random places for someone to find. What a great thing to do for someone you don't know...give them a smile - give them something special.

Because we matter, you matter, ART matters!

https://www.facebook.com/ncabandonedart/

I can't believe we are at the end of another event. Our October ARTwalk is coming up - sooner than you think. Because I don't know about you?....but where did JUNE GO????

As we plan for the October 15th (mark your calendars NOW) we will be having planning meeting here once if not twice a month. If you would like to volunteer your time to help us spread the word and to spread the love for the ARTs then keep posted to my facebook posts!

We have 26 Artists lined up and I will be posting their art and website/facebook page/etsy shop in order for you to contact them before the show or just follow. We are here to support local ART!

So thank you for following us and hang on as we try to get everything updated...and going here to prepare for the Greatest Event in NC - Harrisburg ARTwalk!

A little bit about the event.
October 15th - SATURDAY
(10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.)
4100 Main Street
Harrisburg, NC 28075

Fall Celebration with the ARTS! 100+ variety of artists from NC/SC/GA/VA selling their original/handmade works. 2000+ folks come to see them! Very excited to say through this event we are sponsoring a $1,500.00 Scholarship to a lucky student to further their education! Live music, entertainment and Kids and Animal Costume Contest and this time....

Food Trucks!
Chibogz
Marlie Qs
Cremoso Cheesecake Company
Local Ice Cream Store
Hickory Smokes BBQ
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!!Please make sure you follow the rules!

1. (3) photos of your most current work to: (teresastern16@yahoo.com) while room!

2. NOTE: NO more and NO less than (3) photos should be sent. Thank you.

3. 40.00 for a 10 x 10 area. 80.00 for two areas. 2 is max due to space. Bring your own table, chairs, display, inventory and BUSINESS CARDS and be prepared to sell your art!

4. PAYMENT MUST be received by Sept. 1st or your spot will be given to the next in line. Registration alone does not reserver your spot. Thank you for understanding.

5. Keep in mind, this is a rain or shine event! Thank you. Questions or concerns please feel free to email. Myself, Teresa Stern or Terri Bedwell: artintheburg@gmail.com

Wow! Where did the summer go! I love fall don't get me wrong. My favorite time of year is fall, but the artwalk is coming up and there is so many more items to check off the list.

On top of it. I've been asked to conduct an ARTwalk for Cornelius - just a month before Harrisburg's ARTwalk. Yep, I'm officially insane.

If only I could figure out the right way to make money off of these things. But I do it for other artists like myself. To bring culture to the community and families together everywhere.

Working on the vendor list and we officially have 81 artists attending. Incredible!
I'll be listing them here shortly this week (that's my goal)

Until then spread the word about the event.
On another note if you would like to donate to the scholarship fund. Just click on this link through paypal and donate the amount you would like. Any support is great support. Even $5.00.

Thank you
Teresa

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Well believe it or not it about that time again. I know it's not even summer but this is the time to promote, promote, promote our next ARTwalk. But first I do have to apologize - I originally had planned a June and August ARTwalk - due to unforeseen circumstance I was needing a break this summer - so I'm working on promoting our next one to be bigger and better, this gave me better opportunities and more time to do things right. Our Next one is

OCTOBER 17th/Saturday

10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.

$20.00 (10' x 10') booth or $40.00 (20' x 10') booth 

(no more than that due to limited area for all vendors)

You provide your own tables, chairs, canopy and anything else that will make you stand out from the rest. Promote, promote, promote yourself that you will be attending - the more that know the more it will grow and they will come! I've seen it.

Registration Opens JULY 1st! 

photos must be sent in first to teresastern16@yahoo.com for compliance and 

then a link will be sent for registration.  We thank you for your cooperation!

Our last one in April brought in over 500 folks from all over that wanted to see the arts in our community and surrounding areas. I was so pleased - we expect more in October! Can't wait!

This October Festivities will include: Bring your Carved Pumpkin Judging Contest!

Cutest Kid's Costume and Cutest Pet Costume!

So MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW! - Yep I said now. So you don't forget! 

EXTRA EXTRA - READ ALL ABOUT IT!
My lovely artists/crafters/performers/inventors!!! Check in is at 8-9 (no later than 9:00 please otherwise your spot will be given away) text me if you're lost 704.458.0362! Here are directions:

NOTE: I'd go in through the YMCA because traffic might be a bit crazy off of Roberta Road!

Google Map it
YMCA/Harrisburg (LOOK FOR SIGNS)
4100 Main St Ste 200, Harrisburg, NC 28075

Check in BOOTH - that's where you will see my smilin' face is going to be by Hawthorn's this year due to the KIDS' KORNER, that will be in front of Sports Junction! With Pottery Cottage and Faith, Coffee and Sweets doing some AWESOME stuff with the kids this year!
So excited - nervous and sleep deprived! So again, remember to put on your Happy Hat and come with no expectations other than meeting other very talented folks AND networking!
GREAT DAY to be in HARRISBURG!!! Instagram the event and post photos all day!

Registration is now closed and we thank everyone for registering and supporting this great family event for all ages. The event is still planned for April 18th - this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m. With over 95+ artist in attendance from paintings/illustrations, pottery, photography, metal works, woodworks, writers, poetry, drama (thank you Hickory Ridge High School Drama Club), crafts, hand-made soaps and jewelry, decor and more! Live music and entertainment - great restaurant to attend and much more! Special thank you to Pottery Cottage and Faith, Coffee and Sweets for coming to make the Kids' Korner a special event. With free give-a-ways and demonstrations by local Karate/Martial Arts Group.


There is forecast for rain that day - if that be the case depending on how hard it is down pouring we will reschedule for that Sunday April 19th - from 10-2 possibly go longer due to church services.

Let's pray for sunshine Saturday! I'm very please to see how many vendor/artists we have attending!