Plateau Magazine June-July 2023

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people of all ages and walks of life, speaking
to everyone in different ways. For that
reason, the show draws thousands of buyers
and art enthusiasts from the local area
and beyond. “It’s a great networking and
sales event for our artists and cultural
event for locals and visitors,” says ALHC
Chair John Bauknight, noting that last
year’s event was the most successful ever.
“It’s something the whole community benefits
from.”
“It’s such a fun, local experience to visit
the gorgeous Sapphire Valley,” Kastner
adds. “You can meet some great artists
and see their work in person. Plus, we’re
planning live music again, along with the
children’s art competition. It’s also an
indoor event, so we don't have to worry
about rain."
Held on July 22nd and 23rd from 10:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, the Summer
Colors Fine Art Show is located at the Sapphire
Valley Resort Community Center.
Admission and parking to the event are
free. ALHC artists to be featured this year
include such oil painters as Sara Crook,
Zach Claxton, Sue Taylor White, Peggy
Marra, Terry Warren and Catherine Connolly
Hudson; watercolorists, acrylic and
mixed media artists such as Margie Bauer;
and woodworkers like Jo Miler, in addition
to sculptors, potters, glass artists and
more. Visitors to the area may enjoy exploring
the area, from various locally owned
restaurants within walking distance of the
event venue to the many stores, parks and
restaurants a few minutes’ drive away in
Cashiers. For more information, visit the
Art League of Highlands-Cashiers website
at artleaguehighlands-cashiers.com. P
Local artist John Cannon
working with student at
the 2022 Summer Colors
Fine Art Show.
Bailey Cronkrite, Colleen
Kastner and Avery
Cronkrite at the 2022
Summer Colors Fine Art
Show. Children’s art
competition.
Student studying and learning from
Colleen Kastner’s work as part of the
children’s art competition.
Sara Crook, art collection
for the 2022 Summer
Colors Fine Art Show.
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