Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center hosts its first Community Arts & Crafts Exhibition, featuring area artists and craftsmen. This exhibition has everything from paintings to fiber arts, stained glass to sculpture and ceramics. The works can be viewed from June 18th through August 29th, 2021 from 1-5 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Entry into the show was open to all in the Smoky Valley area and nothing was refused. The result is a lively mix of traditional to contemporary art, a glimpse at the unique ways in which each person pursues self expression. The exhibition is a fitting tribute to the creative vitality of our community and the artisans among us.

Artists and craftspersons participating in the exhibition: Vivian Anderson, Lee Becker, Jordan Bender, Alyssa Rose Bleven, Micheal Bray, David Delker, Shawn Delker, Gretchen Esping, Maggie Mae Fisher, Noah Flores, Maleta Forsberg, Rindi Guldner, Carol Gusenius, Emily Howe, Marsha Howe, Jaryl Hudson, Tom Johnson, Joan Kimball, Lesa Larson, Elizabeth Liljegren, Gay Lindholm, David Mauk, Cal McNichols, Ron Michael, Beth Olson, Bill Olson, Kathy Olson, Jimmy Pender, Pat Pender, Kathy Peterson, Mri Pilar, John Presley, Margaret Presley, Donna Sandberg, Lindy Thacker, Janie Tubbs, Rose Marie Wallen and Donna Wilson.

The SVAFC Community Exhibition is sponsored by the Raymer Society, Kansas Creative Arts Industry Commission, Lindsborg Vacation and Executive Rentals, National Endowment for the Arts. SVAFC will host a reception for the exhibition, the date and time to be determined.