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Eureka Springs Fourth Collaboration                          
debuts September 6, 2009  - Press Release             ARTERY DETOUR unveiling November 7, 2009 - Press Release

"'This year's ARTERY theme "SEASONS" lets this collection of regional artists imaginations run wild. Expect the unexpected with 27 new artist's interpretations," says ARTERY creatrix Charlotte Buchanan of the of the new art panels to debut on September 6th at the ARTERY site at one North Main parking lot which also hosts the Lucky 13 Starlight Cinema in historic downtown Eureka Springs.

"Art is the life blood of Eureka Springs. We want to keep it flowing through all areas of the town, and we want to support our working artists and make Eureka Springs a regional arts destination."

With Charlotte's partners in the ARTERY project, Chris Bradley and Randy Rust, describe the anticipation of each 8 x 4 foot panels-- "It's like Christmas as each panel arrives on the Saturday of installation. When we pick the theme our only request to the artist is to create with passion." This year will include some of the region's young rising stars, as the Artery mixes regional masters with our youth. Artists home bases range from Monticello, Arkansas, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springfield, Mo., Rogers, and of course-- Eureka Springs.

Past themes have been "Still Life", "Water" and "Icons". This year expect the Artery panels to be a variety of media which includes oil, acrylic, mosaic, iron work, recycled found object.

The ARTERY--a Eureka Springs, Arkansas not-for-profit artist trust gives new meaning to urban renewal with its creation of an open-air gallery.

In its forth year, consisting of four foot by eight foot murals designed by local and visiting artists. THE ARTERY showcases Eureka Springs as a community where art not only impacts aesthetics of environment, but also provides support for the working artist. This ever changing living mural rotates upon the sale of each panel, A portion of the proceeds go directly to the artist and a portion to an artist trust. The portion going to the trust is tax deductible.

These for by eight foot architectural accents lend themselves to enhancing not only private settings, but commercial spaces and are for sale. Art patrons interested in Artery panels may contact the artists.

For more information please direct your inquiries to:
Charlotte Buchanan by email: glamobabe@yahoo.com 
or 479-981-1135.
More Artists information at:
Eureka Springs Artists