The Artwalk made its return to Pittsburg, Kansas on Saturday. The Pittsburg Arts Council organized the 20th annual event in downtown Pittsburg.
Art vendors lined 3 blocks of downtown Pittsburg, selling a variety of artwork. Pittsburg State University graduate Rosemary Stapleton was one local artist who set up a booth at the event.
“My booth is entirely hand-done printmaking,” said Stapleton. “So like, linocut and intaglio from copper plates and hand-sewn books with hardcovers, and some stickers.”
This was her third time selling her work at the artwalk, and said she plans to attend the event for as long as she can.
The art festival had several interactive opportunities for attendees. There were customizable tote bags and merchandise available for the 20th anniversary celebration.
One of the interactive events was a community mural, where attendees could paint on the mural. Devynn Pitt Caesaey is the Vice President and marketing chair of the arts council. She said she was most excited about the mural.
Ceesay said that the art walk was a chance for Pittsburg to celebrate an aspect of the city that isn't seen on a daily basis.
“I think we as Pittsburg focus a lot on athletics,” said Ceesay. “We have great community resources, and I feel like Artour walk is a time that we can focus on the arts and really uplift artists, and it’s a great thing for kids and families to come out and just hang out.”
Pittsburg High School Senior, Leo Norman, was also at the event selling his artwork.
“It’s such a great opportunity for artists,” said Norman. “Especially because for your first year, they allow you to have a booth for free, and it's really great to get your foot in this area, and just get started off.”
Norman also highlighted how important the artwalk is for bringing together the Pittsburg community.
“Even if you’re not selling art,” said Norman. “It brings the community so much closer together, and it’s just such a wonderful thing to have in a town like this.”
A variety of live music performances, poetry readings, and art demonstrations were also available at the art walk. for community members to participate in. The event was from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m on Saturday.
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