FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.or
51st Annual Art Sunday to Fill King Caldwell Park with Works of Art from over 80 Artists
Decatur, Ala. (July 15, 2024) – More than 80 artisans and craftsmen will make their way to Scottsboro, Alabama to participate in a juried show and offer their artworks and crafts for sale when the Scottsboro Three Arts Club hold their annual Art Sunday event the first Sunday in September. Along with arts and crafts, the event offers musical entertainment, children’s activities, photography contests and food and beverage vendors. This year will be the 51st annual event.
Set for Sunday, September 1, 2024, in King Caldwell Park, Art Sunday features nationally recognized artists and emerging, local creators from across northern Alabama and southern Tennessee. Festival attendees will have the opportunity to shop the work of 80-plus artists and makers between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Several children’s activity spots will be situated throughout the park. From balloon art to hair tinsel to woodworking with Home Depot and Love Luggage with Unclaimed Baggage, there will be something fun for the kids. Look for the purple tents for these special activities.
Take a shopping break from searching for one-of-a-kind creations and enjoy performances by talented singers, dancers and musicians from the local area. The entertainment stage will be located near the back of the park, closest to the food vendors.
In conjunction with the festival, a photography contest is offered for aspiring amateur photographers. All entries receive free admission to the festival plus each entry will be entered for a chance to win prizes. First place winners of each youth age division will receive a digital camera. Adult winners will receive a Walmart gift card. Prizes will be awarded at Art Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Contestants who wish to enter the photography contest will need to submit an 8x10 photo of a person, place or thing with a completed entry form and a $5 entry fee. Submissions can be dropped off at the Scottsboro Board of Education or Jackson County Board of Education or brought to the cabin located in King Caldwell Park between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. the morning of the festival.
Festival hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine. Admission to the festival is $3 for adults, $2 for school-age children and free for children ages 5 and under. Entry is also free for guests wearing this year’s Art Sunday t-shirt and also free to anyone with a Military ID.
Artists, craftsmen and food vendors are still be accepted for the 51st annual event. For complete details, fees and registration information, visit https://scottsborothreeartsclub.com/apply-today/.
Art Sunday is hosted by the Scottsboro Three Arts Club. Proceeds from Art Sunday make it possible for the club to sponsor many community projects and educational endeavors including performances by the world renowned Alabama Ballet at Northeast Alabama Community College. Additional projects funded by the proceeds of Art Sunday include violin lessons for third graders, field trips to plays, ballets and symphonies, donations to the choral, art, and drama departments and the Scottsboro Public Library.
Located at 1004 South Broad Street in Scottsboro, King Caldwell Park is a public park owned by the City of Scottsboro used for walking, a playground and a pavilion.
For more information on Art Sunday, visit https://www.facebook.com/scottsboro3arts and https://scottsborothreeartsclub.com/.
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About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.7 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
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