Art in the Wilds
Art in the Wilds
Artists announced for the 16th annual juried fine arts showcase
KANE, PA. - Kane’s Sixteenth Annual Art in the Wilds art show is in the works! The popular fine art and fine crafts show will be held Saturday, June 25th from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, June 26th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Evergreen Park in Kane, Pennsylvania.
Fine artists and artisans submitted applications and photos to a jury panel which decided on the final slate of participants for the 2022 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 2022 Fine Art and Fine Crafts Show:
• Ceramics/Pottery: Lana Heckendorn, Stacy Johnson-Leske, Karen McKee, Krysta
Robinson, Amanda Wolf, Francine Zajac
• Fiber Arts: Pamela Bartl, Debbie Penley, Jill Rouke.
• Glass: Amy Hahn, Kalpana Lehman, Kathleen Schnell, Dan Sullivan
• Jewelry: Mimi Antonetti, Gerina Faison, Megan Gillis, Peggy Houser, Christina
Krautz, Laurie Leonard, Donna Little, Kaylee Taylor, Heather Thompson.
• Mixed Media: Lisa Arkus, Dawn Johnson
• Painting/Drawing: Chandler Beatty, Al Dornisch, Denise Drummond, Jack Paluh,
Ellen Paquette, Alexis Rodefer, Larry Schneider
• Photography: Larry Downey, Rocky Holland, Curt Weinhold, Michael Weishan
• Sculpture: Anthony Arkus, Mark English
• 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.
“Art in the Wilds brings together our region’s finest artists and artisans every year for a grand weekend in June. Happy customers come to appreciate the artwork and the beautiful park setting - it’s Art in the Wilds!”
Evergreen Park is located on Route 66 (S. Fraley Street) between Chestnut Street and Birch Street, in the center of Kane, located on the edge of the Alleghany National Forest. For more information on the year’s Art in the Wilds, visit www.artinthewilds.org or follow the event on Facebook.