Morehead State University’s Kentucky Folk Art Center invites everyone to “A Day in the Country 2014” Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Morehead Conference Center on First Street in Morehead.
The event brings more than 50 self-taught artists from more than 10 states together to display and offer their work for sale. Visitors to the show can expect to find wood carvings, stone carvings, paintings, and more.
“A Day in the Country continues to draw new artists as participants and new collectors from across the nation,” said Matt Collinsworth, KFAC director. “We’re committed to making the show as diverse and exciting as possible. While artists from East Kentucky are the backbone of the event, it’s interesting to include the work of people from other regions and cultural backgrounds. It makes for a dynamic mix of talent and personalities.”
“We’re very excited about this year’s event,” added Collinsworth. “A Day in the Country drew visitors from more than 20 states last year. Minnie Adkins had a vision when she began this event in her yard in Isonville. We hope that we’ve done right by her in growing it and promoting it. The event is gaining in prominence nationally, and it’s simply a unique opportunity in Kentucky.”
This year KFAC’s featured exhibition during the event is “Chester Cornett: Beyond the Narrow Sky,” which presents two dozen works by the famed chair maker. A reception celebrating the exhibition will be held on Friday June 6.
For more information call KFAC at 606-783-2204 or visit www.kyfolkart.org.
Kentucky Folk Art Center is a cultural, educational and economic development service of MSU. Admission is free. The center is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.