A hundred artists and crafters will fill Depot Park this weekend, for Clarkston Community Historical Society’s 33rd annual Art in the Village.
The show, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16, will feature potters, painters, woodworkers, and jewelers from all over the country. All the work is hand crafted.
‘This year’s unique because we have the brand new bridge that connects both sides of the park, so people will be able to get around with more ease than ever before,? said Jennifer Arkwright, president and publicity chairperson. ‘I think it will add that Americana air to the event.?
The society is also holding its fourth annual ‘Art in the Village Antique Tent Sale.? This includes furniture, glassware, quilts, and paintings. There will also be a silent auction in which more than 50 artists participate by donating art and crafts, ranging in value from $10 to $400.
According to Toni Smith, Heritage Museum director, the historical society is also selling new merchandise at this year’s show. New items include a set of four stone coasters, each having a different old-time scene of Clarkston.
‘They’re very cool and will make great gifts,? said Smith.
Other items include new Clarkston T-shirts, and tins of hot cocoa with ‘Clarkston? and an old black-and-white picture of Main Street on them. The 2008 Barn calendar will also be on sale.
This year’s live band entertainment includes: Sweet Briar String band, Hand Studio, String Fever and Guitars in the Park. Keeping up a 32-year tradition, the society will provide ‘fall’s favorite snack,? cider and donuts.
Art in the Village is the historical society’s main fundraiser for the Clarkston Heritage Museum.
Donations are still being accepted for the antique tent sale. All donations are tax deductible. CCHS is a 501c3 charity. For more information about Art in the Village, call the CCHS office at 248-922-0207 or Jennifer Arkwright at 248-342-9837.