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PIERCETON - The second annual Pierceton Fine Arts and Writing Fair is set for July 15 in Brower Park from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
"Our first event, last year was a success and much fun for participating artists, the committee and attendees," said Lila O'Connell, a member of the event's committee. "We had such fine involvement from the community and have high hopes for this year being an even bigger success."
Proceeds will go to the reactivated Pierceton Chamber of Commerce.
This year, in addition to the fine arts, a writing category has been added. Entrants may give readings from original poetry, novels, essays or short stories. The writing events will be in the Blue Lion Coffeehouse. Professionals and non-professionals are welcome.
Writing awards will be presented. Judges are Nancy Stoddard and Pam Myers. For more information, call Jason Boyer, 574-594-5271.
Entertainment is scheduled throughout the day with Deb Collier's Dance Troupe performing at 10:30 a.m., followed by The Melloaires. Guitarist Nate Edwin and drummer Andrew Collins will perform in the afternoon followed by Phillip and Peter Balke playing a mix of ragtime and classical music on keyboards.
Water and electricity is available for booths. Registration for a 10-foot by 10-foot space is $20. A 10-percent commission is charged on all sales.
Fine arts judges are Karen Klimpert, Walter Malicki and Joanie Walker.
Purchase awards will be announced throughout the day.
Food will be available in the Senior Center, at the Blue Lion Coffeehouse, Pasttime Cafe and from vendor Pat Nagel, Fort Wayne.
Application deadline is Monday for booth space and to participate in the writing fair.
For more information, call Lila O'Connell, 574-594-2723, or e-mail her at lilao@kconline.com Send entries to O'Connell at 106 W. Wayne St., Pierceton, IN 46562.
Committee members include Jason Boyer, Tim Brubaker, Marcia Burdette, Pat Craig, Ned and Alma Freeman, Brian Hartman, Mary Lou McFarren, Ellen Neata, Lila O'Connell, Dave Taylor, Georgia Tenney, Jim Townsend and Nancy Walls.
