Artists clamoring to exhibit at AOTS 2011

Fifty artists will compete for increased prize money at this year’s Art on the Square, set for September 10 on the Athens courthouse square.

Among those exhibiting will be ceramicist David Edwards, who manages the artists’ showplace Lowe Mill in Huntsville, according to AOTS Vice President Diane Lehr.

“We are also proud to host painter Michele Lee, who manages 16 Main in Madison,” said Lehr. “Both of these artists know art, know shows, know galleries, and they as well as many, many others want to do this show.”
Lehr said AOTS has increased prize amounts to winning artists this year to show the organization’s commitment to attracting serious artists to Athens. Prizes are: Best of Show, $800; Second Place, $300, and Third, $200. 

The show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Limestone County Courthouse grounds. 

 “We have all day local and regional musicians on the square and many dance surprises that day,” said Lehr.

 Heavy rain location is the Athens State University gymnasium off East Hobbs Street

There will be an outside panel of judges that will choose the winners.

 For more information, visit: www.aots-athens.com 

Best of Show 2010

The Best of Show recipient for Art On The Square 2010 was Joseph Frye, ceramicist from Clanton, Ala. With the prize winner are Diane Lehr, AOTS vice president, left, and Lisa Milby, president

Best of Show 2009

Julie Gill won Best of show 2009 for her vibrant stained glass creations and third place in 2010. She will return to Art On The Square, 2011.

Prize winning pottery

Joseph Frye’s ceramic pieces, such as the one he holds here, won Best of Show in Art On The Square 2010.

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Best of Show 2010

The Best of Show recipient for Art On The Square 2010 was Joseph Frye, ceramicist from Clanton, Ala. With the prize winner are Diane Lehr, AOTS vice president, left, and Lisa Milby, president

Directions:

From I-65/Highway 31/Huntsville/Madison
Take Highway 72 into Athens. Turn right onto Jefferson Street (just past train trestle). Go to Green Street, turn right. Go just past Marion Street, turn left into parking area.

From Florence:
Take Highway 72 into Athens. Turn left onto Jefferson Street. Go to Green Street, turn right. Go just past Marion Street, turn left into parking area.

From Pulaski:
Take Highway 127/Jefferson Street to Green Street (one block south of the courthouse). Turn left onto Green Street. Go just past Marion Street, turn left into parking lot.