The fourth annual Clarendon Arts Festival will be held this week October 25-28 at the Donley County Activity Center located one mile north of the city on State Hwy. 70.
The event, sponsored by Clarendon’s Les Beaux Arts Club, continues to grow each year and was recognized by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce last year with the prestigious Golden Nail Award.
This year’s festival begins with the Preferred Buyers Reception held Thursday evening, October 25, where buyers will be delighted with the variety being offered at the Clarendon Arts Festival this year.
Many art works were checked in this week at the Clarendon Arts Festival. Anyone is welcome at Thursday’s reception; and if you haven’t already pre-paid as a preferred buyer, you can pay that night at the door.
As well as the large selection of art being offered, buyers will be treated to an elegant evening of live music by Jazz Standard and heavy hors d’oevres prepared by the ladies of Les Beaux Arts Club.
Several students from the Texas Panhandle have submitted art, which will be judged for ribbons in time for the Student’s Free Fine Arts Day, Friday, October 26.
Also on Friday, elementary and high school students will tour the show and experience demonstrations from storyteller Eldrena Douma and local artist Mary Selfridge.
The Clarendon Arts Festival opens to the public Saturday at 9:00 a.m. and again at noon on Sunday. Those attending the Festival will be treated to food prepared by St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday and their famous Annual Enchilada Dinner on Sunday. Live music is being offered by area talent on Saturday and a special performance by Jazz Standard will be held on Sunday.
In addition to the art show, there are many artists setting up booths with only hand-constructed items for sale.
The 2012 Clarendon Arts Festival is sponsored by the City of Clarendon, Clarendon Economic Development Corporation, Donley County Activity Center, and Clarendon Family Medical. With all the fine art and crafts showing here this weekend, everyone should be able to find a unique gift or treasure.
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