Written by Caleb Chunn // Photo courtesy of Robbins-Sanford
A community arts, music and life event will take place at the Robbins Sanford Grand Hall in downtown Searcy Sep. 1.
With over 10 local vendors, 15 artists who will be displaying their work, five musical performers playing 30-minute sets and three food vendors; Sassy Sweets, Imago Dei and Paiz Food Truck, guests are invited to peruse the galleries, admire and enjoy the art and music all while getting a bite to eat.
The staff at Robbins Sanford have been involved in every step of the planning process for this event. The head event coordinator, Shannon Sagers, said this is an opportunity to bring the whole community together.
“It is just about bringing in anyone and everyone and celebrating all forms of art,” Sagers said. “The main purpose of it is not only to build relationships, but also to rebuild relationships in the community.”
While several vendors will have work for sale, the event will be free for anyone who wants to stop by. Togetherness and inclusivity has been stressed as a focal point. Abigail Wornock is on staff with Robbins Sanford and has been heavily involved with planning this event.
“We’ve been walking around measuring everything,” Wornock said. “We’ve been trying to figure out how to fit every single person we can in here.”
Robbins Sanford has included an opportunity for children to create their own art with the addition of a kids’ craft corner.
“[In] the kids’ corner — we’re going to have a table that has origami, there’s going to be coloring pages and then also some bookmarks that they can just make … something to keep them entertained, as well as, like with their parents being entertained,” Sagers said.
With opportunities to support these local artists being few and far between, this Friday’s event promises to be one that will bring the Searcy community together and lift up these talented individuals, giving them the recognition they deserve.
The event lasts from 6-9 p.m. and is free to the public. For further questions, please contact the Robbins Sanford Grand Hall.
