September 13, 2022
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Artisans and vendors will descend upon Walnut Street in Historic Downtown Smithville on Friday, September 16, for the first Art Walk. The street will become a safe-walking pedestrian area, akin to a European Street Fair, with the festivities occurring from 6pm-10pm.
A variety of local and regional artists (visual arts, woodworkers, luthiers, etc.) are slated to attend, as an MTSU Jazz Trio performs in the street. This event is free and open to the public, with local food and beverage options available for purchase. A private collection of artworks, including an authentic Pierre-Auguste Renoir, will be on display at one of the businesses.
Thierjung, resident artist at TTU’s Appalachian Center for Craft, is helping The Shoppes on West Walnut assemble artists and students, so there’s no doubt you’ll see top-notch pieces.
Confirmed artisans slated to exhibit:
• Gerry Smith Burklow – Felt/ Paper Mache
• Lara Cottrell – Painter
• Karyn Walker – Mixed Media
• Susan Thornton – Jeweler
• Marcella Roe – Painter
• Kerry Judkins -Acrylic/ Oil Landscapes
• Tony Luna – Lakescape Photographer
If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Karyn Walker at 615-438-6062, or
karynwalkerart@gmail.com.