Local and Nationally Recognized Artists to Exhibit at Louisville Festival of the Arts at The Summit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Hundreds of artists will converge on The Summit for the 2nd Annual Louisville Festival of the Arts. This top rated festival brings together an eclectic mix of the nation’s most talented artists for one of the country’s finest juried art shows on Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

The artists were juried by an independent panel of expert judges and hand-selected from hundreds of applicants based on quality and diversity; among them are several husband and wife teams.

John and Rosie Blowers of Ocala, Fla., will be displaying their unique art during this first rate show. They have backgrounds in different art mediums and own Blowers Studios in Fennville, Mich., and Ocala, Fla., where their paintings, photography and other works of art are available. John has been involved in the arts for more than 45 years, and has won numerous awards for his contemporary landscapes and leatherwork. Rosie works with metal, porcelain, and glass. Her love of color and light led to her working with stained glass, which she also incorporates in her photography.

Arlene and Michael Parker of Jasper, Ga., another husband and wife team, started Serendipity Studio & Gallery 12 years ago. They create stained glass art jewelry. The pieces are made in a dramatic and unique art form. The Parkers work as a team in the design and creation of original pieces like pendants and brooches which utilize a myriad of colors and materials, such as, fused dichroic glass and semi-precious mineral cabochons. Their work also includes natural mineral and crystal necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

They are excited to participate in the Louisville Festival of the Arts at The Summit. “We look forward to each exhibit and the friendships that we create along the way,” says Michael Parker. “We feel privileged to share our artwork with the people of Louisville.”

As a part of the 2-day festival, music will be provided from local artists.

Concert Schedule

Saturday, May 30
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – John Gage
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Juggernaut Jug Band
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – The Rigbys

Sunday, May 31
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. – The Mike Tracy Jazz Quartet
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – The That & The Other