CLEARFIELD – Nearly 200 Clearfield residents experienced the sounds and artworks of Arts Day at LHU Clearfield on Saturday, April 30.
Opening at 10 a.m., vendors displayed and sold their artwork, ranging in various forms from photography to mosaics and slate paintings.
Children from the community were encouraged to work with the artists at make-and-take stations, creating their own works of art in the form of jewelry, decorated gourds and more.
Students from local school districts were also encouraged to enter their pieces of art, including, drawings, ceramics and paintings for display, and to be judged during the event. Winners were provided first, second and third place ribbons.
While browsing the various talents stationed throughout Founders’ Hall on the campus of LHU Clearfield, guests were delighted with musical performances from three performing groups.
Temptation Alley and students from Guitarnia kicked off the morning, playing a variety of selections, often accompanied by vocalists in the group.
The Curwensville Area School District sixth grade ukulele ensemble took the stage next and charmed the audience who sang along with many familiar musical pieces.
Rounding out the performances was the Sandy Lick Dulcimer Players, providing the sweet sound only a dulcimer can provide.
Lunch items were available for purchase and provided by the LHU Clearfield nursing students.
LHU Clearfield would like to thank all who made the event such an astonishing success. Many participants have expressed interest in making the event an annual tradition.
Representatives state that there is a strong possibility of turning the event into an annual occurrence, exposing youngsters to the arts and welcoming the community to the campus.