Strong Support for the July 7Th, 2007 Art Show by Local Artists

Strong Support for the July 7th, 2007 ART AT THE LAKE SHOW by Local Artists

Thursday, June 20 10AM ET

Lakemont, GA -- The excitement is building as preparations are underway for North Georgia Arts Guild to host the first annual ART AT THE LAKE Show and Sale. Over twenty-five artists have committed to participate. The show will be Saturday July 7th 2007 at The Pavilion at Lake Rabun from 10AM-8PM. Attendance is free, open to the public, and dress is casual.

The artist participating (to date) include: Wayland Moore, Tom Landreth, Jon Whiddon, Rennie Davant, Robie Fisch, Helen Roberts, Paula Van Huss, Alan Zarter, Jean Stewart, Judith Hendrix, Frank Bean, Peggy Payne, Kathy Hamdy-Swink, Sandy O'Brien, Libby Mims, Dolores Borman, Ellene Breedlove Davies, Terry Gutherie, Susan Belew, Jack and Peggy Boozer, Jesse Collins, and Sandy Browning. Artist participating are from the North Georgia Arts Guild, Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts, Lake Rabun Association Artists, and Hochokan.

Hochokan will host their “Make Art” program in an outer tent beside the Lake Rabun Pavilion. Plans for show attendees to explore their artistic talents include: tie dyeing t- shirts or decorating flip flops/tote bags. A nominal fee for the “Make Art” program will be required to cover material costs. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in Hochokan’s programs. The “Make Art’ program will be ongoing from 10AM - 4PM.

Other planned activities include a wine and cheese social from 5:30-8PM accompanied by light music from a local artists Mountain Hoodoo -- an acoustical duo who sings traditional mountain, folk, and gospel music. Informal 10 minute group “Chat with an Artist” will be held every 10minutes before the hour.

For more information please call the North Georgia Arts Guild at 706.782.ARTS (706.782. 2787); http://www.northgeorgiaartsguild.com or the ART AT THE LAKE Show’s 2007 website: http://www.feathertales.com/ARTSHOW.html