Programs and Activities

About Art in the Park

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation and 7 Hills Art Club are excited to safely bring people together through art and showcase the talents of local artists! Wander through Riverside Park to enjoy exhibitions of local artists, interactive children’s activities, and live demonstrations including painting and wheel thrown pottery. Art in the Park is FREE to attend.

Demos are encouraged at your table. Please include demo information on your application. If you have any questions please email anna.filiaggi@lynchburgva.gov

Parking

Parking is available in the Sprayground Parking Lot, Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and Rivermont Ave street parking. If you need ADA accessible parking, please email Anna M. Filiaggi at anna.filiaggi@lynchburgva.gov

Event Schedule

Saturday, July 16, 2022

Food Vendors

• Hardman’s Smoke Stack Barbecue Food Truck
• Kona Ice Food Truck
• Cotton Candy Lab
• Blackwater Coffee Trailer

Activities

• Kids Art Station with Lynchburg Parks and Recreation
• Kids Nature Craft with the Nature Zone
• Chalk Wall
• Public Painting with 7 Hills Art Club
• Macramé Activity with Rivermont Presbyterian Church 
• Art Walk with Renaissance Theatre
• Open Mic with Ken Swanson from Evergreen Lavender Farm performed by “The Grove”
  • 11:30am Dan Snyder
  • 11:45am Dan Snyder
  • 12:15pm Myke Barron
  • 12:30pm Jackson Rawlings
  • 12:45pm Tyjae Jefferson-Miller
  • 1:15pm Bob Durkee
  • 1:30pm Zachary Smith
  • 1:45pm Larry Taylor
  • 2:15pm Avion Cook
  • 2:30pm Jerry Johnson
• Dance Demonstrations performed on the basketball court by Kids Zone
  • Kuumba Afro-Caribbean Dance
  • Adult Ballet
  • Modern Dance
• Pottery Demonstration by Sarah Echols by picnic pavilions 
  • 10:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 12:00pm
  • 1:00pm

Call to Artists

Lynchburg Parks & Recreation and the Seven Hills Art Club are accepting submissions from individual artists for Art in the Park at Riverside Park this July! Artists from the Lynchburg and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.

Sale of Artwork

All art displayed may be for sale. Artists are welcome to bring additional prints and cards to sell. The artists are responsible for their own artwork and any sales made, managing and accepting payment for artwork sold, including sales tax if applicable. Lynchburg Parks & Recreation will not receive any commission on sales from Art in the Park.

Application to Display/Sell/Demonstrate at Art in the Park

If you would like to apply to hold a live art demonstration, or display and/or sell your work, please fill out the online application linked below.

• One (1) 15′ x 15′ space  |  Artists must provide their own setup  |  $50.00 Application Fee

If interested in demonstrating at your table, please indicate so on your application. Participants who demo at their table will receive an additional table to be used for demonstration purposes. Demonstration regulations are as follows: 

• Demo space will be adjacent to participant’s assigned area
• No fire, sprays, products with heavy odors, nudity, or pouring will be allowed during demonstration
• Must be similar to the work that is being shown at Art in the Park
• May have viewer participation
• Power is limited, but available. Please indicate in the “additional set up” if power is needed for your demo
• Please bring a white plastic table cloth to cover your demo table (6′ length)

Artists will need to bring their own easels, and other items needed to display their work. The deadline to display is July 10, 2022.

Please note that the Seven Hills Art Club will be reviewing and selecting work that most clearly aligns with the event mission: to bring our community together by showcasing the talents of local artists through the cultural experience of art.

You must click SUBMIT when filling out your online application. The application and payment for registering are two separate items.

Application Requirements

•  Completed online application by July 10, 2022.
•  Supporting visuals of your entered work (Included in online applications)
•  Work sample description: title, year made, medium used, photo credit (Included in online and print applications)
•  Professional Artist Bio
•  Artist Headshot for promotion (optional)
•  Paid application fee (in-person or online) for 15′ by 15′ space before July 10, 2022.

Contact: Anna Filiaggi  |  Recreation Specialist, Templeton Center  |  Phone: (434) 455 4115 |  Email: anna.filiaggi@lynchburgva.gov