OWBA: Worthington Art Festival

The 18th annual Worthington Art Festival sponsored by the Olde Worthington Business Association will take place on all four quadrants of the Village Green on Saturday, June 19 from 9 am until 6 pm and continue on Sunday, June 20 from 11 am until 5 pm.


This juried show features over 150 select artists and fine craftsmen exhibiting sculptures, ceramics, oils, watercolors, furniture, jewelry, fiber, glass, photography and mixed media in applied and fine arts. In addition to art, the festival includes food concessions, quaint downtown shops, local eateries and the regular Saturday Farmers Market. This outdoor festival is set up on the historic Worthington Village Green at the intersection of Routes 23 & 161.


The festival’s reputation and the quality of the artwork have steadily risen over the years as artists recommend it to their colleagues across the nation.  In fact, the festival was again selected as one of the top 100 best shows in the US by Sunshine Artist magazine and the artists themselves. 


Fine paintings in oil, acrylic and watercolor cover a wide range of subjects that include landscapes, wildlife, portraits and still life.  Fashionable clothing, accessories and jewelry will be available for children and adults. While functional and decorative pots, dinnerware, fountains, furniture and sculpture can be acquired to enhance homes and gardens. The peaceful atmosphere is enhanced by musicians who make and demonstrate their instruments entertaining those in
attendance.


This show is a community effort and could not happen without the support of the Worthington city government, which assists with water, electric, traffic control, restrooms and cheerful personnel to oversee these services. We also appreciate the support of our sponsors: WOW  Internet Cable Phone, Shearer’s Foods, smart center Easton, and Spine & Sports Chiropractic. Artists are anxious to participate because they love the hospitality, friendly customers and
the picturesque village itself.