Art Fest is a unique exhibition exclusively showcasing Johnson County artists. Initially presented in celebration of the county's Sesquicentennial in 2005, Art Fest has continued as an annual tribute to the widely diverse talents of the many artists residing in Johnson County. The existence and success of Art Fest, as is the case with many other cultural amenities in Johnson County, is due in large part to the efforts of the late Robert G. Endres, one of the exhibit's co-founders.

Displayed for three weeks each November at the Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe, the juried exhibition consistently features a creative array of works including paintings, ceramics, photography and mixed media. All of the pieces on display are available for purchase and a portion of each sale benefits the nature center. There is no admission charge to the exhibit.

Art Fest 2009 was juried by Marcus Cain, Curator of the Kansas City Jewish Museum and Epsten Gallery in Overland Park. The exhibit was sponsored in part by Johnston Ballweg & Tuley LC, and the Organizing Committee included A.J. LoScalzo, Alberta McGrath, and Nancy Wallerstein.

The Call for Entries brochure providing entry details for 2010 exhibit will not be available until late spring. In the meantime, artists may refer to the 2009 Call for Entries for general information regarding the entry process. Artists interested in being added to the notification list for Art Fest 2010 should send an email to communityrelations@jocogov.org.

Art Fest is open to previously juried artists, 21 years of age or older, currently residing in Johnson County. It is limited to original, wall-mounted art executed no more than two years prior to the exhibition.



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