Art in the Park – Americus, Georgia

Art in Reese Park is a long standing tradition of honoring artists and their work in the quaint, historical town of Americus, Georgia.  Reese Park is a historical park located very close to the downtown area of Americus and is the home to two Confederate Soldier Memorials and many of my own fond personal memories. Americus is my hometown, and I grew up in a house on a block from Reese Park.  I remember going to the annual Art in the Park, even being displayed myself in some of the student art areas. This year I was invited to attend the Art Festival as a working artist, and it was a wonderful experience.

My Booth at Art in Reese Park

I volunteered to share my booth with a local doctor that is also a painter, but he ended up not showing up, so my booth looks a little bare.  The entire park was covered in booths by 20 very talented artisans. We set up chairs outside of our booth to offer friends and family a place to congregate during the festival – many people came and offered their support, and my sales were very impressive considering I had very few originals.  I was also approached to do several commission works, and some of my work can now be found at Cafe Campesino, a VERY AWESOME free-trade coffee roasting and brewing company based in Americus with the most welcoming and knowledgeable staff.

I was featured in a photo in the middle of the Americus Times-Recorder front page, but unfortunately no one could give me a copy and their site leave much to be desired. If anyone has a copy of that article, I will bestow upon you a free print for sending it to me! And Reese Park, I will be back again next year!