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Statesboro's inaugural Festival of the Arts
Margot McCoy demonstrates art of pot throwing to Helena Hunt, 3, right, Heidi Lanier, 7, far left, and sister Katie, 2, during the inaugural Statesboro Festival of the Arts at The Market at Visit Statesboro on Saturday, March 22. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
Working with the Downtown Statesboro Development Authority, Visit Statesboro and other community partners, the Averitt Center for the Arts held its first Statesboro Festival of the Arts on Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23, both inside and outside The Market at Visit Statesboro and on the McTell Trail on South Main Street.
Artist Grayson “Gerb” Toal of Wilmington, North Carolina, left, enjoys a lively conversation about her work with Betty Franklin, far right, and pal Chris Warner during the inaugural Statesboro Festival of the Arts on Saturday, March 22. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
This fine-arts-focused festival brought together local and regional artists for a weekend of live demonstrations, interactive exhibits and fine art shopping. More than 40 artist booths showcased a multitude of art forms, including ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, painting and more.
Alayah Thomas, 12, facing, and sister Azeya, 10, try out fans made by Darkstar Mechanations artist Allison Anne Brown of Greer, South Carolina, during the Statesboro Festival of the Arts on Saturday, March 22. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
Local artist Georgina Osuna Diaz welcomes patrons to her booth during the Statesboro Festival of the Arts. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
There were live music performances throughout the event, along with activities for children, and local food and beverage vendors on site.
Statesboro Festival of the Arts patrons are drawn to the music of violinist Carlos Carvajal on Saturday, March 22. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
According to the Averitt Center, all participating artists were selected through a blind jury process led by two art professionals. Jurors assessed each application based on aesthetic merit, originality, technical skill and marketability. The highest ranked artists then were invited to the exhibit.
Thom Suddreth of Kennesaw, left, answers questions from Taylor Shultz about the Georgia Woodturner creations he makes during the inaugural Statesboro Festival of the Arts. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
Local artist and professor emerita at Georgia Southern University Jane Pleak, center left, takes in the work of fellow artists with Justine Skaar during the inaugural Statesboro Festival of the Arts. Pleak is currently the featured artist in the Averitt Center for the Arts' Main Gallery. Her exhibit, "Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes," can be viewed through May 2. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
