By Eric Miller
July is the month for
Summer Nights at the Gazebo in Grapevine. This past week the event featured a talent show and art exhibit. The weather was particularly warm, but a good crowd was on hand for the art exhibits and talent show.
On arrival a number of artists were set up in Liberty Park near the log cabin. The paintings included a variety of subjects and even some glass and metal art. The exhibit is one of the events sponsored each year by the
Grapevine Art Project. The mission of the Grapevine Art Project is to enlist a broad cross section of the community to support the visual arts through programs and events at unique local venues, with the objective of developing a recognized Grapevine regional art destination.
Each artist had chosen a few of their favorites from the selection they displayed for sale, and visitors were encouraged to vote for favorites among them. Artists Lindsay Dunnagan and Shelly Burden were the winners, but the town and its visitors receive the most from the talent that comes together at this event.
The main event for the organization is an art show in October. There’s also talk of establishing an art museum in Grapevine.
If you missed last Friday’s event, there are two more chances to participate in Grapevine Summer Nights. July 23 will feature Art in the Park, more great art from talented community artists. Then it’s Western Night July 30, so dust off your boots for this one.
When you’re finished downtown, don’t forget fireworks every Friday evening from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. The fireworks are a lot of fun to watch from a boat on the lake or from any of the area lake parks.