Walk highlights local artists, businesses and organizations as venues transform into art galleries, installations and musical performance spaces
Ashland.news staff report
Talent will host winter’s quarterly Talent Art Walk on Friday, an event that brings together artists, local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community members for an evening of art, culture, and connection.
The event is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, with some locations open until 8 p.m. at different participating locations around downtown Talent.
Talent Art Walk locations
Art Bop Beer Co., 59-B Talent Ave.
Talent City Hall, 110 E. Main St.
Gather Cafe Bistro Bar, 200 Talent Ave.
Goldback and Iruai Wine Room, 111 A Talent Ave.
Project Space, 106 Talent Ave.
Talent Beauty Spot, 301 Talent Ave.
Talent Maker City, 109 Talent Ave.
The Talent Gallery, 111-B Talent Ave.
Trium Wines, 203 E. Main St.
For more about the quarterly Talent Art Walk, including a full list of participating venues, artists and events, go to talentbusinessalliance.org/events/art-walk.
Attendees may want to bring flashlights, lanterns, or other arrangement of self-illumination for fun and safety — plus, there will be prizes for the most creative light display.
The quarterly Talent Art Walk, according to an event announcement, is the brainchild of a collective of local community members including visual artists, gallery and business owners, and nonprofit organizations, all working together to create an event that celebrates Talent.
Organizers said in their announcement that the collaborative effort will offer a platform for local art and artists while supporting the town’s economy and fostering a sense of community pride.
“Talent is a hub of brilliant artists coming together once again to bring inspiration and feelings of magic to its community through a wonderfully welcoming Art Walk event hosted by businesses with galleries within walking distance of each other,” said Kimber Parris, owner of Art Bop Beer Co. “Come experience what a small town can do by supporting culture and creativity.”
Throughout the evening, the public can explore local galleries, studios, restaurants and outdoor venues transformed into exhibition spaces. Participating businesses will display original works of art, some will host live music performances, and others will offer interactive art installations.
The Talent Art Walk not only highlights the talents of local artists but also supports the town’s growing arts and culture scene, which organizers say will contribute to the local economy and encourage community engagement. They hope for the event to become a quarterly seasonal staple of Talent’s cultural calendar and inspire future collaborations between local creatives and businesses.
“We’re thrilled to see how our town’s creative community is coming together to make the Talent Art Walk an unforgettable experience,” said Darby Ayers-Flood, executive director for the Talent Business Alliance.
“The collaboration between artists, galleries, and businesses is a beautiful example of how art can bring people together for a common cause. We invite everyone — whether you’re a lifelong Talent resident or a first-time visitor — to join us for a night that celebrates the best of what Talent has to offer.”
Source: Talent Business Alliance news release. Email Ashland.news at [email protected].
