Village Commons Launches Artists’ Community at the Bernice Garden
- Ongoing: until Saturday, September 25, 2010
- Saturday: 9:00am
- Where: The Bernice Garden, Daisy Gatson Bates & South Main, downtown Little Rock, AR
- Cost: Not available
- Age limit: Not available
Village Commons Launches Artists’ Community at the Bernice Garden
Bernice Garden Artist Community Provides Market for
Art, Organic Produce throughout Spring, Summer
WHO: Village Commons
WHAT: Bernice Garden Artist Community and Market
WHEN: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., every Saturday beginning May 15 through September 25
WHERE: The Bernice Garden
Daisy Gatson Bates & South Main, downtown Little Rock
BACKGROUND: Central Arkansans looking to enjoy artwork as well as fresh produce now have a new venue. The Bernice Garden Artists’ Community will showcase during its market the artwork of Arkansas artists as well as organic produce raised by Arkansas gardeners and farmers.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday beginning May 15 through September 25, 2010, Arkansas artists can display their original works for purchase in the Bernice Garden at the corner of Daisy Gatson Bates and South Main in downtown Little Rock. Only original work by Arkansas artists will be available, and no mass produced items will be accepted. Parking at the market is free and onsite.
Artists interested in selling their work through the Bernice Garden Artist Community should contact Rhonda Reeves, manager of the community and market, at 501-350-4055 or e-mail Rhonda@canvasjunkie.com. Arkansas gardeners and farmers interested in selling their organic produce at the market should contact Gerald Cound, founder of Village Commons, at villagecommonslr@gmail.com.
A portion of the monies from the market will benefit Village Commons, a nonprofit grassroots organization raising awareness through education and programs on sustainable living.
About Village Commons
Village Commons, a nonprofit, grassroots organization raising awareness through education and programs on sustainable living, helps people – especially those in underserved communities - secure a healthy, sustainable future with a focus on underserved areas in Arkansas through training in sustainable practices for individuals and organizations. The organization’s programs include sustainable urban gardening, project healthy homes, youth programs and green organization mentoring.
About The Bernice Garden
The Bernice Garden is privately owned by Anita Davis, but intended for public use and is located at the south-east corner of South Main Street and Daisy Bates Avenue. The garden was created to celebrate the community and will host community events as well as the sculpture exhibit in an effort to foster community interaction and a sense of pride in the neighborhood. The sculpture exhibit is sponsored by Main Street Arkansas and is facilitated by SoMa. The 50’ x 57’ garden consists of landscaped areas with a crushed granite foundation for the artworks. Next to the sculpture garden is a concrete patio, benches and approximately 20 parking spaces. The sculpture exhibition is part of a multi staged development plan of the garden.
This event was posted May 9, 2010 and last updated May 12, 2010
