Park District taking applications for festival

Geauga Park District welcomes exhibitors of nature-inspired artwork to apply for space in its Nature Arts Festival.

Geauga Park District welcomes exhibitors of nature-inspired artwork to apply for space in its 30th Annual Nature Arts Festival which is taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 8, at Big Creek Park in Chardon Township.

This event is co-marketed with the Chardon Square Arts Festival to attract maximum attendance to both events, according to a news release. Exhibitor information can be found at the new www.geaugaparkdistrict.org under Activities, then Special Events & Art Shows, or at The West Woods Nature Center, open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Applicants must submit at least four images of their artwork for jurying, including one of their display — spaces are available indoors and outdoors. Wildlife artwork will be given preference over artwork depicting domestic animals, according to the release.

“Geauga Park District is so excited to host this event, now in its 30th year,” said special events coordinator Teresa Runion in the release “We really missed this community favorite last year due to COVID-19, so we’re even more excited to bring the arts back to Geauga County in 2021.

“And Big Creek Park so beautifully showcases Nature-inspired artwork among the trees – a perfect spot for a marriage between arts and Nature.”

Those with questions can contact Runion at trunion@geaugaparkdistrict. org or 440-279-0882.

“We really missed this community favorite last year due to COVID-19, so we’re even more excited to bring the arts back to Geauga County in 2021.” — Teresa Runion