MOREHEAD, Ky. — A Day in the Country folk art show and sale will be held at the Morehead Conference Center on First Street in Morehead from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6.

For many years, A Day in the Country had been held on the property of folk artist Minnie Adkins in Isonville. In 2003, the Kentucky Folk Art Center took over operation of the event at Adkins’ request.

A Day in the Country 2009 will bring more than 50 self-taught artists from 10 states together to display and offer their work for sale. Visitors to the show can expect to find wood carvings, stone carvings, paintings, and more.

“A Day in the Country continues to draw new artists from other states,” said KFAC Curator Adrian Swain.  “We’re committed to making the show as diverse and exciting as possible.  While artists from East Kentucky are the backbone of the event, it’s interesting to include the work of people from other regions and cultural backgrounds.  It makes for a dynamic mix of talent and personalities.”

An exhibition, “LaVon Williams: Rhythm in Relief,” opens at KFAC Friday, June 5, with a reception from 5 -7 p.m.

“We’re very excited about this year’s event,” said Matt Collinsworth, KFAC director. “A Day in the Country drew visitors from 21 states last year. The event is gaining in prominence nationally, and we truly believe that this is the best event of its kind anywhere in the region.”

The events are held in conjunction with the Clack Mountain Festival and the Appalachian Arts and Crafts Fair. For complete festival information, visit www.clackmountainfest.com.

Admission to the Clack Mountain Festival, including A Day in the Country and all musical performances, is $5 for adults.

Additional information is available by calling KFAC at (606) 783-2204 or on the Web at www.kyfolkart.org. The Kentucky Folk Art Center is a cultural, educational and economic development service of Morehead State University. The center is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

 

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