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The Monte Sano Art
Show originated in 1999 when Debra Simpson, an
artist residing in the Monte Sano Community,
wished to establish a show in an outdoor setting
that would be similar to those found at Plum
Nelly and the Kentuck Festival. With a group of
friends, Debra made plans for the first show
which was held on October 30, 1999 in the
parking lot of the Monte Sano Assessment and
Enrichment Center at 820 Monte Sano Blvd. with
approximately thirty (30) artists participating.
With those same friends and a few others
recruited over the years, Debra and her friends
have generously volunteered their time and
energy to make this one of the best outdoor art
shows in the area for artists and visitors. The
current setting in Monte Sano State Park is
magnificent, the art is incredible, the show is
well organized.
Each year artists
are invited to return and new artists are
invited. A selection panel reviews all entries
on the basis of three recent photos or slides
representing the type of work the artist wishes
to exhibit. A wide diversity of artists and
media are exhibited. Commercial kits, molds,
etc., may not be exhibited. The Monte Sano Art
Show Association, Inc. which was established in
February, 2003, reserves the right to review and
approve all works to be exhibited.
The 2nd, October 28, 2000 at the Monte Sano Club
and Pool
The 3rd Annual Monte Sano Arts & Crafts Show,
was held Saturday, October 27,2001 at the Monte
Sano Club and Pool, 3603 Georgetta on a
beautiful fall day with golden leaves covering
the ground
The 4th Annual Monte Sano Art Show was held
Saturday, October 26,2002, at the Monte Sano
Club and Pool in spite of a light rain and cold
weather.
The 5th Annual Monte Sano Art Show was held
Saturday, September 20, 2003, at the Monte Sano
Club and Pool on a beautiful summer-like day.
The 6th Annual Monte Sano Art Show was held
Saturday, September 19, 2004 at Monte Sano State
Park with over 100 artists participating.
The 7th Annual Monte Sano Art Show was held
Saturday, September 18, 2005 at Monte Sano State
Park with over 110 artists participating.
Volunteers throughout the years have included
Mary Champion, Katrina Weber, Trish Harper,
Debra Simpson, Lue English, Marcia Leonard, Doris Fandre, Avery Harris,
George Shattuck, Judy Smith, Peggy Sammon,
Patricia Sammon, Jackie Miller, Julie Webb,
Rebekah Sanders, Dana Bathurst, Sara Beth Fair,
Demetra Haymes. Volunteers for children’s art
have included Jackie Miller, Barbara Staggs,
Paul and Peggy Jacobs, Robert Miller.
Sponsors have included
The Pinnix Group,
The
Huntsville Times, Buffalo Rock, Connie Blau, Dr.
Bill English, Dr. Paul Lees-Haley, Gerry
Simpson,
The Valley Planet
Activities have included live music by Katrina
and Chuck Weber, Phil Weaver, Bob and Cathy
White, Ed Baggott and Elsie Peterson, Coty
Cockrell, Sam Lewis, Rhythm for the Savage
Masses, a local percussion group,and the Maple
Hill Band , storytelling, children’s art, face
painting, Japanese dancers, dramatic players,
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