by: JESSICA DeHart
Mooresville Arts Annual Artoberfest Judged Show and Competition is back! Now in its 42nd year, this exhibit is one of the most popular shows and events for our organization. An increasing number of artists register for this show each year; 65 local and regional artists participated in 2023! Artoberfest attracts artists of all skill levels to enter their work for display in the exhibit, and in addition, compete for awards. This year’s judge is Wendy Hickey, executive director and founder of ArtPop Street Gallery, and we are so honored to have her lend her time and expertise in selecting the award winners.
Ms. Hickey will also be giving a presentation on a behind-the-scenes perspective of serving as a show judge and on the ArtPop program. This event is Sunday, October 20th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; there is no charge to attend these art lectures as they are our gift to the community.
The Artoberfest show is not to be missed – you will see the Lake Norman region’s most talented artists on display; artwork will include paintings, pottery, mixed media, glass work and more. Art is for sale with sales directly benefiting the artists and Mooresville Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. We would like to thank our show sponsors: LKN Local, Brenda Vanhoy and Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff.
In tandem with the 2024 Artoberfest Show, we are initiating our annual giving campaign! October is National Arts & Humanities Month, and according to Wikipedia, it was initiated to encourage Americans to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives and to begin a lifelong habit of participation in the arts and humanities. At Mooresville Arts, we aspire to enrich the quality of life in the Lake Norman region as the premier venue for exhibitions, education and appreciation of the visual arts.
If you haven’t been in our gallery before, come see us! We are a thriving arts organization currently serving more than 500 artists and more than 350 art students each year. In addition, more than 12,000 patrons visit our galleries and attend our events every year.
The 42nd Artoberfest Show opens on Tuesday, October 1st and runs through Thursday, November 14, 2024. The artists’ reception is Friday, October 11th (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.), is free to the public and everyone is welcome to join us. Meet the artists and see who will take top honors!
Gallery hours for Mooresville Arts are Tuesday-Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mooresville Arts is located in the heart of downtown Mooresville in the historic Depot at 103 W. Center Avenue. For more information, please visit mooresvillearts.org.
Make sure you stop in and visit Mooresville Arts soon! Art Grows Here.
