Johnson County Park & Recreation District: Special Event: Johnson County Art Fest

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Art Fest was a unique exhibition exclusively showcasing Johnson County artists. Initially presented in celebration of the county's Sesquicentennial in 2005, Art Fest continued for eight years as an annual tribute to the widely diverse talents of the many artists residing in Johnson County. The exhibit, which was hosted at the Ernie Miller Nature Center, was discontinued in 2013 when development began on additional educational displays that had long been planned for the space Art Fest had been using on a temporary basis.

The existence and success of Art Fest was due in large part to the efforts of the late Robert G. Endres, one of the exhibit's co-founders. Each year the juried exhibition featured a creative assortment of artwork that included paintings, ceramics, photography and mixed media. All of the pieces on display were available for purchase and a portion of each sale benefited the nature center.

From the initial exhibit in 2005 to the final exhibit in 2012, a total of 625 local artists entered art for consideration and 325 pieces were selected for display. Over that time period, more than $35,000 was awarded to artists through best of show prizes and purchase awards.

Art Fest was made possible through the generous support of Johnston, Ballweg & Modrcin, LC., the commitment of the Johnson County Park & Recreation District, and the dedication of the exhibit's Organizing Committee of Randy Knight, A.J. LoScalzo, Alberta McGrath, and Nancy Wallerstein.

A Day in the Park
AirItUp Fun Run
Johnson County Art Fest
Cars In the Park
Double Ogg Dare Festival
Great American Campout
HP3 (Heritage Park) Duathlon & Triathlon
Milldale Spring Community Day
Mildale Farm Fest
Olathe Medical Center 5K & Family Fun Run
Olathe Medical Center Women's Triathlon
Paws in the Park
Shawnee Mission Triathlon
Summertime Arts & Crafts Show
Trucks & Big Rigs For Kids