Local artists, community gather for Art in the Village

For the 37th iteration of Art in the Village, 53 local artists participated and showed their artwork to local community members.

The festival was held in the field next to Crestline Elementary School on May 12, about one month after the event has typically taken place in the past. Show chairman Janet Sanders previously stated that the date change was scheduled in part because of Alabama and Auburn football scrimmages, which drew foot traffic away from the festival.

While the majority of the artwork on display was paintings, each artists brought their own style to the show. Barnyard animals, ballerinas, landscapes, street scenes and colorful, abstract pieces were some of the many works that were available, and books, cards and other items were presented at different booths.

The Mountain Brook Art Association also awarded Best in Show to Sue Taylor White for the professional level; Rick Plasters for the semi-professional level; and Emmy Grier for the emerging artists/hobbiest level. Awards of distinction were given to Cathy Phares, Gyl Turner, Mary Mellon, Tricia Robinson, Melanie O'Keefe and Sam Ghiarella. The annual Nortons Florist Competition winner was Nicola Jeanette Cochran.