51st Foley Art Center sponsored Art in the Park is May 13-14 in Foley

51st Foley Art Center sponsored Art in the Park is May 13-14 in Foley

The 51st Annual Art in the Park will be held May 13-14 in John B. Foley Park, located at the intersection of Highways 59 and 98 in historic Downtown Foley. Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday. Sponsored by Foley Art Center, Art in the Park is a competitive juried fine arts show. Around 60 artists showcase their talents while providing unique, hand crafted cultural experiences and shopping opportunities. For more info, visit foleyartcenter.com or call 251-943-4381.
This is a free outdoor event in a beautiful setting. Bring your mother, or someone else’s mother, and stroll through the picturesque park as you enjoy the sites from one of Alabama’s Top Ten Events for May. Discover one of a kind creations in mediums such as pen & ink, oil, watercolor, pottery, stained glass, wood, porcelain, fused glass, hand woven textiles, jewelry and children’s clothing.
The littlest members of the family can enjoy the free, hands-on children’s area offering a variety of fun artistic activities and face painting.
Another fest highlight is the local children’s art exhibit featuring work from students from elementary to high school.
Since 1966, the Foley Art Center has served the Gulf Coast area with cultural enrichment programs in the local schools, grants to art teachers and art classes for children and adults. From the dreams of fifteen local citizens, it has become a vital force in the cultural development of Baldwin County.