COLUMBIANA — Artists and art lovers alike are invited to the “Art in Her Heart” Fine Art Show and Sale on Saturday, Aug. 23, (rain date Aug. 30) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Idabelle Firestone Gathering Place and Garden in Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park.
Area artists are encouraged to participate and display their original artwork at this first annual event. Juried two and three-dimensional works are eligible, and include painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and ceramics. Artists may fill out an application by going to https://www.facebook.com/artinherart.artshow. Deadline to apply is Aug. 11.
Columbiana oil painter Nancy Hawkins will be the featured artist for the show, and some of her work can be seen in several Columbiana businesses until the run up to the show.
As additional “Art in Her Heart” features of the exhibit and sale, “Warm Heart Studio” owner Barbara Schmidt will offer art projects for children; renowned cellist, Ed Madej will provide a variety of music selections; and Mike’s 80’s Ice Cream Truck will be on site.
Pat Tingle, local philanthropist, has driven the creation of this special event, “as a day to honor both Idabelle and our local artists,” she said. “We are proud to launch an art series of events at this special location in the park honoring Idabelle. The creation of the magnificent Gathering Place is a perfect setting for the arts in any form. We hope that musical events and art shows are just the start of the many wonderful uses for this lovely spot in historical Firestone Park, designed especially to preserve the golden days of the talented musician, Idabelle Firestone, who truly had art in her heart.”
The event is being sponsored by the Firestone Park Cultural and Custodial Committee, a new 501c3. In addition to founder Tingle, committee members include Shari Fry, committee chair; Mark Hamilton, owner of Source Gallery in Lisbon; Rose Conrad, public relations representative; and Elizabeth Ford, local artist from Poland. Admission is free to the public.
“Come and stroll the paths of Idabelle Firestone’s Gathering Place and Garden to enjoy the late beauty of summer,” Tingle said, “and appreciate the works of the many talented artists who surround us. And we invite the local and area communities to join us.”
Visit facebook at, Art in Her Heart — the Idabelle Firestone Fire Art Show, for updates and a list of the talented artists who will be creating and selling their art at this first-time event.
The committee would also like to invite the community to assist as volunteers during the show for various duties and those interested may contact Fry at 330-503 1412 or email contactatartinherheart.show.