Art on the Prairie committee has been very busy planning the 2012 festival. Artist selection is in process and Artist selection will be announced in June to the public. We're really excited for this year's line-up and look forward to seeing everyone in November.
Great Things are Growing in Perry
Remember the Chocolate Walk in Perry last February? On Saturday, May 5th, from 10:00-4:00, travel from shop-to-shop collecting free seed packets or seedlings for “Great Things are Growing in Perry”, an event sponsored by the Perry Area Retail Group.
Art on the Prairie will host one of the stops this year in the Clarion Room of the Security Bank Building at the northeast corner of 1st and Willis. Look for our Art on the Prairie banner on the sidewalk in front of the building. Not only will you receive a free flower seedling, but a chance to see the work of five talented artists:
Jeff Bower—wood
Colleen Eckhoff—needle-felted creations
Carolyn Guay—tessellations in colored pencil
Angie Lambert—Recycks, creations from recycled fabric
Cindy Skeie—photography
Stop at Hartman’s Floral and Greenhouse for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate.
Call the Perry Area Chamber for more information at 515-465-4601.
Garden Party If November seems a long way off, we invite you to a Taste of Art on the Prairie at our Garden Party, Thursday, May 10, from 5:00-8:00, presented by Mary Rose Collection, 1215 Warford Street in Perry, www.maryrosecollection.com. Join us for a spring celebration and learn how you can help support Art on the Prairie. Nine talented guest artists will set-up booths along the garden beside Mary Rose and inside the shop: Michelle Carver—jewelry Lisa Cooper—watercolor Sally Farley—fiber arts, spinning demonstrations Jenni Gavin—painting Kim Hutchison—“JBirdstitch” creations Angie Lambert—Recycks, creations from recycled fabric Lisa Mills—mosaics Wendy Rains—lampwork jewelry demonstrations Kathy Strohl—photography, graphic arts Linger at tables and chairs along the garden. Sample sweet treats by Bethany Wicks (Auntie B’s Creations) and appetizers and beverages, compliments of the Art on the Prairie Committee. Enjoy Bluegrass music by Doug Nichols, Chris Nichols, and Brad Kiefer. Sign up for prize drawings. Find more art from area artists, many from Art on the Prairie, inside Mary Rose while listening to the hammered dulcimer played by Laura McCord.
Can't wait until November for Art on the Prairie? Well, you don't have to wait!
Art on the Prairie will be featuring artists Jennifer Lawler (Jewelry), Rebecca Brandow (Pottery), Jennifer Mally (Illustrastions, Greeting Cards), and Sandy Cannon (Painting) at the Perry Chocolate Walk, Saturday- February 11th in the Town Craft Building, lower level.
9th Annual Chocolate Walk – Perry Area
O0000h Heavenly Chocolate! The Perry Area Retail Group will host the 9th Annual Chocolate Walk celebrating Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chocolate Walk participants will sample a luscious chocolate treat at each participating store, while visiting a great array of shops and restaurants. During the Chocolate Walk, merchants will be offering everything from chocolate covered strawberries to chocolate cheesecake to hot chocolate… and more! Stores will also offer special discounts and drawings for participants.
REMEMBER: When you have completed the Chocolate Walk and received all the signatures on your card, make sure to take your ticket to the Hotel Pattee to be placed in a drawing for a one night stay at this luxurious and historical hotel.
Participating Chamber members include:
Alice’s Haus Dresin, Bacon Jewelers, Ben Franklin, BRG Music of Perry, Dallas County Hospital-Shop on Tenth, Hartman Floral, Hotel Pattee, Joebgen Shoes, Breadeaux Pizza, Mars Dairy Bar, Mary Rose Gallery, Perry Public Library, Perry Paint & Design, Parker’s Flowers and Gifts, Spring Valley Assisted Living, Junior Optimist Club, Art on Prairie, Global Wellness, Hiawatha Station, Big Chair Coffee, Orschelns, NAPA Auto Parts as well as locations off Highway 141 such as HyVee, Picket Fence Creamery and others.
Tickets will be on sale on Monday January 30th at participating stores, the Perry Public Library, The Perry Chief, or at the Chamber office (during the week) for $5.00 or two for $8.00.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact the Chamber office at: 515-465-4601 or the Perry Chief at 515-465-4666. Visit www.perryia.org, www.hotelpattee.com or www.theperrychief.com.
We would like to introduce our 2012 Board of Directors.
We thank our directors and all our committee members for their dedicated service to bring the arts to Perry in 2012.
