Newly Formed Art League and
Veterans Memorial Organization
Sponsor Side-Walk Art and
Music, Saturday

by: Bobby McDonald

Como-Pickton art students made this design as one of their creations.

It was chalk art painting, oil paintings, rope and western art, and music, in the north section of Downtown Sulphur Springs as the newly formed Hopkins County Art League and the Veterans Memorial Organization sponsored an art exhibit and bake sale on Saturday. High school students from across Hopkins County participated in the first ever chalk art painting exhibit, as they created a number of scenes on the Alliance Bank Parking Lot.

Local artist, Jerry Lee, had the beginnings of a model he is making
of the historic Hopkins County Courthouse. He states he has already
accumulated some 30 plus hours in the model and continues to work on it.

The Hopkins County Art League is soliciting local artists to become members and participate in this initial effort of forming a local league. "We want to appeal to those interested in dance, literary art, visual arts, music, fabric arts, and just any form of art that is created locally," expressed Vickie Lee, one of the founding members. "We want to provide an outlet for all local artists to become involved!"

These oil paintings by local artist Mike Elliott, were on display at Saturday's exhibit.

Local Western artist, Andy Rogers, had a number of his items crafted from used rope, on display
at Saturday's Arts Festival.

Live music was provided throughout the day, Saturday, at the local Arts Festival.

Saturday's full day of activities ended with a wine and cheese reception, hosted at Texas Art and Frame, where local artists could relax and join the newly formed organization. Should you have not been able to attended Saturday's event, and are interested in joining, you are asked to call (903)439-8753 or (903)438-9555.

This army tank was on display at Saturday's Art Fest, to bring attention to the raising of funds
for the Veteran's Memorial.

Local artists gathered for a wine and cheese reception on Saturday night to discuss the formation
of the new local Art League.

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