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Art in the Park

2023 Art in the Park Application
2023 Youth Artist Art in the Park Application

2023 Art in the Park Food Vendor Application

Click here to apply online!

2023 Reference Map

Returning Artist Applications are now open for the 30th Annual Art in the Park Festival! 

New Artist Registration will open to the public on Monday, February 13th.

If you have any questions or concern, please contact oliver.wuensch@kentohio.gov or call our office at 330-673-8897.

Art in the Park 2022

Award Winners

Best of Show – D. Wayne Moore
First Place Award – The Cement Head
Second Place Award – Jen Florentine
Third Place Award – Morninghouse Studios
Best Display – Suzanne Fideli-Krongold
Honorable Mention – Artistic Designs by Laurie
Honorable Mention – Hazelmade
Honorable Mention – The Studio Workshop
Honorable Mention – Ian Marshall
First Place Award (3rd-6th Grade) – Parker Miller with with Zoey Kuzemchak
Second Place Award (3rd-6th Grade) – Henry Spencer
Third Place Award (3rd-6th Grade) – Lola Maxwell
First Place Award (7th-12th Grade) – Isabelle Baughman
Second Place Award (7th-12th Grade) – Jo Mothersbaugh
Third Place Award (7th-12th Grade) – Iris Amore

 

Kent Parks & Recreation’s Art in the Park

Kent’s Art in the Park Festival, held the weekend after Labor Day, has become a premier community event for the city. This festival is a family friendly experience that attracts residents from all over Northeast Ohio. Art in the Park is hosted in Fred Fuller Park, Kent’s oldest and largest park with majestic trees and scenic walking trails along the Cuyahoga river. 2022’s event featured over 90 artists who expressed their creative talents through photography, paintings, artful apparel, ceramics and pottery, drawings, jewelry, glasswork, metal, mixed media, sculpture and wood. This includes youth artists, who have a valuable contribution to the world of art. Art In the Park emphasizes the “Young At Art” with a designated area for artists 3rd through 12th grade.

There are numerous demonstrations throughout the two day event where community members can experience art with their own hands. The annual Sylvia Coogan Silent Auction is stocked with items donated by exhibitors to benefit future art programs. In addition to the wonderful visual art experiences, music is performed on the main stage throughout both days. Many of the regions favorite performers will delight attendees with a wide variety such as jazz, country, folk music and children’s interactive music. A variety of delicious food vendors will be available to choose from as well.

Art In The Park is a juried show featuring both local and regional artists. Monetary prizes are awarded to best of show, first, second, and third places. Ribbons are awarded for honorable mention and best display.

 

Highlights from previous Art in the Park Festivals

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