3D Mixed Media artist John Hernandez of Lawton, Okla., is this year’s featured artist.
Wichita Festivals, Inc., announced details of the 15th annual Autumn & Art Presented by Pella Products of Kansas, a fine-art show and sale, September 13-15 at Bradley Fair. This year’s featured artist is John Hernandez of Lawton, Okla. is this year’s featured artist.
“We are so excited to have John join us for the 15th annual Autumn & Art presented by Pella Products of Kansas,” said Nancy Duling, president & CEO of Wichita Festivals. “He works with hand-painted gourds and weaves in leaf pine needles around the trim, they’re absolutely beautiful pieces.”
Hernandez’s featured piece is called “Madonna & Child.” It features a hand-painted gourd with leaf pine needles woven around the rim. It is painted with multiple layers of archival inks with two layers of a Spar Urethane for the finish. Pine needles are hand stitched using artificial sinew using a split stitched technique. Gourd art is an artistic tradition that dates to the Tang dynasty and is very organic and raw.
“I’m thrilled to be able to share the artistic passion of my art alongside the many talented artists that make up Autumn and Art,” said Hernandez. “Shows like this are always fun because you get to interact with people, and the kids are always so curious and ask the best questions.”
“There will be over 90 artists from 17 different states showcasing their talents,” said Duling. “We had over 12,000 attendees join us last year, and invite the community to join us again this year!”
Guests will experience and have the opportunity to purchase different mediums of art including: 2D & 3D Mixed Media, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, metalworks, painting photography, sculpture and wood.
In addition to browsing and shopping for art, attendees can purchase soft drinks, wine and beer to enjoy as they stroll the parkway. Activities will include The Art of Bloody Marys (build-your-own bloody marys) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from HomeGrown; the parkway Chill & Charge Lounge with a charging station; and over-sized lawn games, including giant Jenga® and Connect Four®.
Autumn & Art is free to attend, thanks to festival sponsors and the patrons who support the event by purchasing a $125 Patron Party Ticket. The ticket includes an exclusive opening-night Patron Party, with gourmet food from Il Vicino and Newport Grill; specialty wine and spirits; a gourmet coffee bar sponsored by PrairieFire Coffee, wine and whiskey pulls; patron gifts and live music by Sterling Gray.
Patron Tickets are available until noon day-of by calling Wichita Festivals at (316) 267-2817, or right here online. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Autumn and Art will be open
- Friday, Sept. 13th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 13th from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 15th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.