The art inspired event will be presented by Main Street Greenville (MSG) on Friday, August 4, from 6 -9p.m. The First Friday Event is brought to you by Signature Sponsor, Jordan Agency, a long time supporter of the Artisan Stroll. In addition Darke County Endowment for the Arts, Arcon Builders, JAFE Decorating Company, and Ted Finnarn also understands the important role art has in our community and has joined MSG’s family of donors, making this event possible through their generosity!
If you love arts and appreciate craftsmanship you’ll want to attend! The stroll will feature multiple different vendors with each vendor offering a selection of art, crafts, and/or handmade items. Many businesses downtown share the drive to be creative which has led them to open up small businesses that feed their love for the arts. While strolling and soaking in the arts make sure to stop in at Touch of Glass, Artifacts Ink, The Hive Collective, Refined, Four Twenty Three, Me & PJ, Art House, Final Bow, Barbara Rethlake Dance Studio, Young Forest Martial Arts, and Matsunoki Martial Arts & Fitness Center.
In addition to the art on display, family activities, dining, DORA drinks, shopping, and live music, many activities and demonstrations will take place throughout the evening including dancers from Final Bow and Chainsaw Art by Dayle Lewis. Many businesses will be open as early as 10am and will be open late to encourage visitors to stop in and shop local. While supplies last, free ice cream will be offered by Gospel Baptist Church and free hotdogs by GNB Banking Centers. Main Street Greenville will be hosting games on 3rd Street, Vintage 3 will be playing at YOLO Park from 8-10pm, plus there will be a number of musicians playing on the sidewalks of Broadway. An added asset to the First Friday Event is the Youth for Christ Summer Fest which is also taking place just feet away from the fountain in conjunction with the Artisan Stroll! They will offer live music, food trucks, a corn hole tournament, axe throwing, flush bucket game, and free carnival games!
DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A CHALK-THE-BLOCK COMMUNITY CHALK ART CONTEST?
Artists of all ages are invited to participate in this FREE Contest! Visit the Chalk-the-Block Registration table, which will be on East 3rd Street next to Better You Boutique.
All you need to do is complete a registration form with your basic contact information. Then you will be issued a sidewalk square to complete your masterpiece, chalk is provided! Sidewalk art can be created from 6 – 8p All art must be completed by 8 pm to allow for judging to begin at this time.
COME SHARE YOUR CREATIVITY WITH THE COMMUNITY THIS FRIDAY EVENING!