Highland, ILL. – The Highland Arts Council is celebrating world-class art in a hometown atmosphere with its eleventh annual Art in the Park.  The two-day juried exhibit and sale of items created by more than 70 professional artists will be held October 10-12 in Lindendale Park in Highland, Illinois, 35 miles east of St. Louis.

This October the Highland Arts Council is welcoming artists in the following categories: clay, drawing/pastels, fabric and fiber, glass, graphics/printmaking, jewelry, mixed media, oils/acrylics, photography, sculpture, watercolor, and wood. The Council presents a cash award for first place in each of the 12 categories, as well as four special awards presenting winners with more than $10,000 in juried prize money.

Artists must offer original work, displayed on screens, panels or easels.  Artists are required to be present with their work during all festival hours, including the Friday night reception.  All exhibition requirements, additional information and a downloadable application form are available on the Highland Arts Council website (http://www.HighlandArtsCouncil.org).  Submissions for application and materials are currently being accepted.

Art in the Park is free and open to the public. Artwork will be exhibited and offered for sale in outdoor booths from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 11 and on Sunday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The weekend long event also hosts live entertainment, including music, delicious food, KidsKreations area, Art Gallery…Just for Kids and a Dueling Desserts competition.