Let our trees and forests inspire your creativity this month and enter Geauga Park District’s upcoming community art show!
John Muir’s profound words about Nature calling “and I must go” have spoken to artists’ creativity for more than a century. To celebrate this inspiration, and demonstrate the creative talents of regional artisans of all ages, The Forest Is Calling and I Must Create will soon accept tree-inspired or -themed artwork in all media, including wood.
To participate as an artist, find the show application at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org
Please be sure to review all the criteria for entry listed on the application, and bring your application at time of drop-off either Monday and Tuesday, January 22 and 23. Categories are Drawing/Painting, Photography, Other Media, Woodcraft and Youth (ages 12 and under). Artists need not live in Geauga County, and no fees will be charged, but a limit of three entries per artist will be accepted. Displayed pieces may be listed for sale, but must remain onsite for the duration of the show. Additionally, up to 10 pieces of jewelry or small art, valued at under $40 each, may be submitted per artist for cash-and-carry sales in the exclusive Tree Boutique.
The Forest Is Calling and I Must Create will be open daily for public visitation Saturday, February 3, through Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center at 9465 Kinsman Road (Route 87) in Russell Township. Visitors can also cast ballots for People’s Choice Awards through April 15; ballots will be tabulated on April 16, after which ribbons will be awarded.
For more on Geauga Park District offerings, please call 440-286-9516 or visit Geauga Park District online via www.geaugaparkdistrict.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
