The 3rd Annual Artwalk in Downtown Hart, where creativity meets community will be Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This vibrant event will showcase the works of eight talented artists displayed in local businesses, providing a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with the artists and learn about the stories behind their art.
Featured Artists and Art Stops:
• Alan Moul: Watercolors @ Birch and Blossom
• Michael Nabicht: Watercolors @ Hegg’s Furniture
• Keyci Luna: Paintings & Photography @ LaProbadita
• Gail Zeiger: Paintings @ Dale & Gail’s Theatre & Art Gallery
• Debbie Bergren: Oil on Canvas @ Lakeside Family Fitness
• Brittny DeVries: Watercolor & Vase Art @ Bakery on the Corner
• Laurie Zwack: Painting with a Purpose @ Cup of Kindness
• Hart Middle School: Student Art @ Morningside Pallet Merchandise
• Empty Canvas: Live Duet & Interactive Painting Performance @ Hart Commons
• Emily Miller: Sidewalk Chalk Artist @ Hart Commons
• Luke Kostal: Hand Carved Wooden Birds @ Stella’s Coffee House
• Variety of Vintage Art & Quilt Show @ Oceana Historical & Genealogical Society
Artists and performers, Empty Canvas, will be performing live at Hart Commons. During the show, lead singer Mike McMath will complete an entire painting based on an image provided. The audience gets to be a part of the show as Mike brings members of the audience up on stage to add their own strokes to the painting. Crowds are always amazed when they realize Mike’s not only painting during the show, but singing too. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show.
Artists will set up in various locations to paint their favorite view of downtown for a chance to win one of two $750 cash prizes. To participate in this event visit takemetohart.org/hartprize.
Enjoy burgers, pulled pork, pizzas, kettle corn, Greek food, and tacos!
New this year, hosted by Oceana Bike & Boat located in downtown Hart, is The Ride H.O.M.E. which stands for “The Hart, Oceana, Montague, Experience.” This event is an out and back rail trail bike event along the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Rail Trail. Participants choose the distance, but the full distance will be from Hart to Montague and back. Riders receive a commemorative water bottle or shirt and there are aid stations along the way. Registration available at oceanabikeandboat.com/events.
A rock painting station will be setup at Hart Commons where the public is invited to use the materials provided to get creative with rock painting.
Last but not least, Birch and Blossom invites all to participate in a Pumpkin Pie Competition by dropping off a pie (in a disposable dish) at Birch & Blossom by Friday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. No cost to participate, two divisions (public and business). The public can enjoy complimentary pumpkin pie at Birch & Blossom during Artwalk.
For any questions or further information, please contact Nichole Kleiner at nkleiner@cityofhart.org or (231) 923-0920.
