Gallery: Chilton County Arts Festival
Published 11:09 am Wednesday, November 9, 2016
By Steven Calhoun/Staff Writer
The Chilton County Arts Festival was Nov. 5 and 6 and brought nearly 40 artists to the Jefferson State Conference and Performing Arts Center for a weekend of inspiration and fun.
The event was a success financially and in attendance according to Suanne Hoyt, president of the Chilton County Arts Council. (Photos by Steven Calhoun/Advertiser)
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- Elizabeth Byrd, a founder and member of the Arts Council, was selling her paintings at the festival.
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- A small bottle-tree forest was situated beside the outer wall of the hall.
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- This craftsman was selling his handmade wooden creations.
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- Music resounded through the festival for both days, with performances by many local artists.
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- The Usual Suspects Jazz Band performed next door in the performance hall to a steady stream of visitors.
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- Mary Hughes and Andrea Knight, art students of Suanne Hoyt, gave out tickets and helped direct guests of the festival.
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- The festival even had practical items like these handmade wooden rollers.
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- Craig and Melinda Doriety came from Montevallo to sell their unique creations.
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- Set up under the frame of a canopy tent, the Dorietys’ shop had lamps and ceramics made from wooden hands and vintage vacuum tubes.
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- Metal sculptures and jewelry were also available among the Dorietys’ wares.
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- Jim Jones, vice president of the Alabama Gourd Society, had a shop set up near the entrance to the main hall.
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- Jones carved this whale and narwhal from gourds. His shop had multiple award-winning gourds on display.
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- The festival also showcased the art of local children.
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