Today was our Madison Valley 25th annual Arts Festival. (well… almost annual… we had to cancel it last year because of COVID). Nearly 50 artists from Montana and Idaho gathered here in Ennis to treat us with their displayed talents. It was a delightful day. Come and join me to enjoy the festival vicariously.
Chelsee Mahsman (sec.), Batb Bunge (volunteer coordinator)
and Barbara Swan-Roger (treasurer)
The Presbyterian Women (I’m a part of them)
sold baked and canned goodies.
Baking and cooking is an art, you know.
They sold out!!
That’s Cindy, Stephanie & Hailey!
a venue made possible by the
Madison Valley Bank.
a record number of lunches
from their “Li’l Hogpit Trailer”
there was a line of customers at the Li’l Hogpit.
That’s brother & sister, Peggy & Jim –
Great musicians!
Jim Groshong and the Ennis City Ramblers
played from 2: til the rain chased ’em out about 3:30 PM
By 10: am all the chairs were filled
with appreciative listeners
Here are some of the artists:
This is EAA member, Sherry Gold.
One of Sherry’s paintings is in my entry at home.
I don’t know ALL the artists’ names… so
forgive me for not telling you who each one is.
Sue was our Festival chairperson and
Verne was the lead set-up person.
Congratulations, Sue & Verne for a fantastic job!
Joe Gillispie creates gorgeous tables.
I have a cross up in my sanctuary that he made for me.
I love the inlaid turquoise.
a member of the jury committee and secretary of our Planning Committee.
I love her!
Bob bought this for me as a birthday gift. I love it!
It was created by Linda Sommer
L Designs 411
is the opportunity to make new friends.
We had a great visit with this couple from Idaho.
Maybe Blaire will join our EAA and display his art here next year!
Sonja and I became instant friends!!
Such a cutie! Great talent!!
I worked most of the morning here at the EAA information booth,
selling raffle tickets and answering questions about who or what’s where.
That’s the chair where I sat…
most successful festivals in years.
Customers were enthusiastically generous!
Bob got me this antelope pillow!!
Our neighbor and friend, BJ Radell, created it.
Check out her fiber arts at BJ Designs …
bj@rondack.net
Maybe next year at this time, you can can to come to Ennis and help us celebrate our 50 year anniversary as an Ennis Arts Association. I’d love to house a bunch of my Word Press friends and have us enjoy the festivities together! Think about it!
Thanks for taking my Art Festival tour with me. Which kind of art do you like best?
What do you say?
See ya tomorrow (God willing)
Love,
JanBeek
Comments on: "Embrace Artists" (13)
These picture are great! Also congrats! 🎉
Thank you! I’m glad you checked it out! <3
What a wonderful day you had… So many great artists. and your photos are gorgeous.
Loved the donkey…. and the pot seller.
Thanks for visiting! What’s your e-address, Dwight?
dwru27@aol.com
Your pictures and great writing made us experience this festival as well! Lovely 🙂
Thank you, {{{Rahul}}} – that was my intention. I appreciate the feedback – and the affirmation that I may have accomplished my goal! <3
Hi Jan,
It looks like a wonderful day. So many talented people!
Awesome pictures! Blessings! ❤❤
Many thanks. I love the cooperation displayed by so many EAA members who helped make this a successful event! <3
A splendid event. Painting is probably my favourite
Yes, {{{Derrick}}} I am in awe of the talent so many of the painters display! <3
I, too, enjoy your writing as much as the photos. Very nice. Almost felt I was there!
Good!! Thanks for visiting and commenting, Liz. I just posted a second blog with different MVAF photos. Check it out. “Embrace What’s Not There.”