Sat, October 4th, 2008
45TH ANNUAL BLUFF PARK ART SHOW

Fall has arrived in Birmingham and the weather is perfect.  Today was a beautiful, sunny day with temperatures in the low 80’s and almost no humidity.  I decided to enjoy the Bluff Park Annual Art Show in Hoover.  This art show is always held on the first Saturday of October and promises to be one of the area’s best outdoor events.  I was not disappointed!  Over 120 artists from all over the country gathered to exhibit their talents.  There were photographers, painters, jewelry makers, woodworkers, and sculptures from as far away as Michigan and many from the southeast including Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida.  Local artists also had great representation.  The art show is presented by the Bluff Park Art Association which consists of volunteers who are interested in the arts and giving back to the community.  The funds earned from this one-day event helps keep the arts alive in Hoover.  Cash prizes ranging from $3,500 to $100 were awarded to over 35 recipients.  Princeton Hoover Baptist Medical Center donated several awards.  The $3,500 Princeton Hoover Purchase Award for the Bluff Park Art Association Permanent Collection went to Nevin Newton of Hoover for his intricate wood sculpture.  The Permanent Collection consists of almost 100 pieces of two-and-three dimensional art.  These comprise a rotating display in local schools, libraries and universities.  Since I know Nevin personally, I want to say congratulations for a job well done!   

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