50th CACA Art Show set for Oct. 7-9

Submitted by Patrick Massey of KDQN.net

Area art lovers are here by notified that the region’s premier art show is just around the corner.

The Cossatot Arts and Crafts Association will present the King Arts and Crafts Festival Oct. 7-8. This event includes the always popular King Art Show as well as a number of other activities.

This year the King Art Show celebrates its 50th year of providing the public with the opportunity to enjoy artwork from local and regional artists. This year’s Golden Celebration will include the art show as well as food vendors, outside craft booths, a live art contest, live music, artist demonstrations and more. The art show and sale will return this year as well.

All artists and photographers aged five to 115 are invited to present their work at the show. Art must be two-dimensional as well as photography and will be divided into both adult and youth categories.

Rules for entry can be found on the Cossatot Arts & Crafts Facebook page or at the website by visiting www.cossatotartsandcrafts.com.

Art-check in will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 12-5 p.m. and Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the King School House, located on King School Road just south of Gillham off Highway 71.

The show will be open to the public on Oct. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for a final day on Oct. 9 from 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Organizers invite anyone interested in becoming a sponsor for this year’s art show to call (479) 216-1537.

The Cossatot Arts and Crafts Association’s art show in King is one of the region’s top art shows and annually draws in hundreds of artists and art lovers.