11/11/2009 6:00:00 PM
Local artists plan
show Nov. 20-22
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By LEAH TOLBERT
Staff Reporter
The Neshoba Artists Guild will present the "Depot Artists," featuring over 20 artists from around the county showcasing their paintings, pottery, toys, jewelry, Choctaw Indian baskets and sculptures, among other works, Nov. 20-22.
The event will be held in the historic train depot.
"We wanted to highlight Neshoba County," said Kaye Rowell, tourism director. "When visitors come to our town, they want items they can only get in Neshoba. The most requested is art."
Tim Moore, co-chairman of the guild, said this is merely a trial run to see how much interest would be generated through artists, community members and the increasing number of tourists.
"If we generate enough interest, we hope to take
a store downtown in the future where the artists can display their work," Moore said.
The opening reception will be held Nov. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Not only can art be purchased that evening, but the artists will be present to meet and talk with guests at the depot.
Artists will have their works on display in individual booths, Moore said.
The "Depot Artists" are Millie Howell, Mary Louise Blanks, Ann Coghlan, Eloise Lane, Offie Oakes, Sammie Sharp, David Howell, Melody McClain, Ann Coghlan, Glenda Lundy, Lynda Crawford, Max West, Justin Vowell, Laura Horn, Kyle Stribling, Floyd Bozeman, Megan Pope, Moni McKee, Steve Jolly, Bea Carson, Beth Yarbrough, Lauren Willis, Judy Bates, Tom Henry, Jane Kynerd and Bobbie Ann Hitt.
Art will also be available on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 from 1 to 5 p.m.
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