Shenandoah Art Trail extends to Edinburg.
People were driving by with newsletters and newspapers in hand to see the May ArtSee box at King Street Art Works in Strasburg. The boxes are provided by a local distribution company as a way to call attention to the galleries, cafes, and shops that carry work by local artisans, authors and musicians. “Cary Sober and Dennis Wymer designers of the inaugural box did a great job” said Ron Anderson who donated the paint for the project. “They created a comical and festive way to say art can be fun.” he went on.
“It was a hoot watching people committing drive-by photography” said Marcy McCann whose LtdPrints.com studio shares storefront space with KSAW. “People slowed down, camera in hand too reach out to snap a photo. Other photographers would stop to position family and friends in the same pose that Dennis and Cary struck when the box went out on May 1st.” she said.
Because it proved to be so popular Fran Romeo of Fran Romeo & Company invited the ArtSee box to her shop in Edinburg. An Wine was staffing the gallery when Fran arrived for the trade off.
“We are delighted that our artist’s work has proved so popular and that it will live another month on the porch of Fran’s store.” she stated. “It is through businesses in each town along Route 11 working together that we will draw tourists and new residents to the downtown areas.” she went on.
The June ArtSee box in front of King Street Art Works’ gallery is a Town Crier created by Tony Coviello and Linda L. (Elle) Anderson.
“The boxes provide printed materials such as newsletters, fliers, and pamphlets promoting art and music related events throughout the Valley so the Town Crier theme seemed like a natural.” said Coviello. The bright red box and large paper mache head have attracted its own fans already. “More people are coming to see the boxes as time goes on” he said. Those translate into art buyers which is good for the economy of the whole region.
The Art Trail runs from 234 West King Street in Strasburg to Fran Romeo & Co., at 212 N. Main St. in Edinburg with new locations coming on board soon. KSAW is open seven days a week. Call 540-465-3878 or KSAW234@gmail.com for more information.