For the 11th and final year, Geauga Council for Arts & Culture is seeking regional artists of all ages to participate in its “Art Takes a Bough” Community Art Project, a showcase for community handmade holiday ornaments.
Entries may be submitted on Thursday, December 7th, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township.
Art Takes a Bough is a venue to display and sell your ornaments directly.
Ornaments must be priced at $5.00 increments ($5.00, $10.00, $15.00, etc.). Artists may submit a maximum of 10 ornaments, and each much fit inside a 6-inch square box, be lightweight, have an ornament hanger, and be signed by the artist. Artists may also choose to provide a short, typed bio or business card to include with each ornament.
As in the past, 50 percent of sales will go directly to the artist; the remaining 50 percent will be split equally between the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture and Geauga Park District. All artists must be present at the reception that evening, and will be paid on location for ornaments sold.
Once all ornaments are put on display, these beautiful miniature pieces of art may be admired and purchased by the public at “Buy It Now” prices during an Open House & Reception from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center.
Reception guests will have the opportunity purchase the handmade ornaments and enjoy holiday refreshments. Also, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Bill Hixson, an accomplished floral designer who has helped decorate The White House for the holidays for more than 30 years, will share humorous stories centered on decorating various rooms there, plus folklore about ornament designs and holiday traditions. Some of his ornaments will also be available for sale and signing at the event.
It’s a festive, fun-filled evening to shop local and acquire handmade, heirloom-quality décor for the home. Join us!
For more information, please contact Teresa Runion, special events coordinator, at trunion@geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-279-0882.
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