The Arts Council of Henderson County is looking for artists who are interested in demonstrating their craft at the upcoming 52nd annual Art on Main Festival, which is held along downtown Hendersonville’s historic Main Street, October 1 and 2. Hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days.

Artists will be required to demonstrate on both days of the festival. The Arts Council is looking for candidates in media such as plein air painting, carving, woodturning, blacksmithing, spinning, weaving and lampwork.

Artists will be juried for this event and should submit three images (CD or prints) of finished pieces. Artists must provide their own 10’ x10’ tent/canopy (white is preferred) and a small charge will be required to cover the Henderson County vendor’s fee. The demonstrating artists, who will also be allowed to show and sell their art, will not have to pay the usual booth fee.

Deadline for consideration is June 30. Submissions may be dropped off or mailed to Arts Council office at 401 North Main Street, 3rd floor, Hendersonville, N.C. 28792.

One of the region’s most popular outdoor arts festivals, Art on Main features both fine arts and fine crafts. Artists from throughout North and South Carolina, as well as artists from Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi, Virginia, Maryland, and other states will participate in the 2011 Art on Main.

For more information, contact The Arts Council at 828-693-8504 or info@acofhc.org. The web address is www.acofhc.org.

– article submitted by Kimberley Adams