Kane’s Seventeenth Annual Art in the Wilds art show is in the works! The popular fine art and fine crafts show will be held Saturday, June 24 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, June 25 from 10am to 4pm.
Fine artists and artisans submitted applications and photos to a jury panel which decided on the final slate of participants for the 2023 show. Artists were chosen for the quality of their work, and with consideration to balancing the variety of media.
Last year the artists were thrilled to be back doing a live show because they missed the interaction with the browsers and buyers in their booths. The Art in the Wilds committee has been planning throughout the year, and again will be planning for a safe show for everyone.
Art in the Wilds is pleased to welcome the following artists to the 2023 Show:
Ceramics/Pottery: Lana Heckendorn, Karen McKee, Krysta Robinson, Amanda Wolf, Francine Zajac
Fiber arts: Pamela Bartl, Connie Blair, Debbie Penley, Jill Rouke.
Glass: Amy Hahn, Michelle Hoff, Kalpana Lehman
Jewelry: Gerina Faison, Peggy Houser, Christina Krautz, Donna Little, LeAnne Marquis, Deborah Moyer, Kaylee Taylor, Diane Wright.
Leather: Elie Abdelahad
Mixed Media: Victor & Megan Huston-Field, Dawn Johnson
Painting/Drawing: Chandler Beatty, Al Dornisch, Denise Drummond, Laura Gardner, Jack Paluh, Ellen Paquette, Alexis Rodefer
Photography: Jane Axman, Larry Downey, Rocky Holland, Gene Pembroke, Curt Weinhold
Sculpture: Anthony Arkus
Wood: Gregg Kristophel, Jack Northrop, Robert Vrboncic
Art in the Wilds is a family friendly event and a great way to enjoy a day at Evergreen Park. Each year the two-day show draws thousands of people from throughout western Pennsylvania and New York.
“This wonderful art show would not be possible without the support of our generous community-minded sponsors,” said Julie Cleland, President of Art in the Wilds. As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Art in the Wilds is able to promote the show with local and regional advertising. Donations also provide needed services for the weekend.
Supporters include grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Kane Community Development Foundation, the Cleland Endowment and the Northwest Charitable Foundation. Major sponsorships include Zook Motors and Ed and Julie Malmstrom.
In addition, Art in the Wilds partners with several organizations including the Kane Chamber of Commerce, Allegheny National Forest Vacation Bureau, PA Route 6, and the Wilds Cooperative of Pennsylvania. For more information visit www.artinthewilds.org or Facebook.