Art festival returns to Patriot Park

Homewood’s outdoor art show is returning to Patriot Park Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

For 21 years, Handmade has gathered a group of local artists to show their work. This is its third event at Patriot Park. 

“The park setting allows easy access to the show with plenty of parking and a family friendly atmosphere with a play ground for the kids and plenty of room for artist tents,” Lindsey said.

Lindsey and Holley, both potters, recruit artists who create high quality works that are of course, hand made for the event. Around 30 local artists will set up to present and sell their work. 

“All of the Christmas presents I buy this year will be made by a local artist.” Lindsey said. 

There will be acrylic, oil, encaustic and watercolor paintings. Other offerings include pottery, jewelry, glass work, handmade leather bags, hand poured soy candles, concrete planters, upcycled vintage aprons, hand painted gourds, scarves and more. 

“So much of this art is not even available in a store and can only be purchased at the art show, so you know your getting something unique,” Holley said.  

The show will also host live music by WooChega, Greg’s Hot Dog cart and Magic City Sweet Ice.

For the first 15 years, the show was held in the yard of its founder Carol Richard’s home. From there it moved to Cindy Parker’s Homewood home. Last fall Valerie Holley and Jill Lindsey worked with Caroline Hubbard of the Homewood Arts Council and the Parks and Recreation Board to move it to a more public space and make it an official Homewood event.

For more information, visit facebook.com/HomewoodArtsCouncil.