Pittsburg ArtWalk returns

PITTSBURG, Kans. — A longstanding Pittsburg custom is lastly making its in-person return. The Pittsburg ArtWalk returned to Broadway on Friday.

Since 2006, artists have partnered with native companies to show their work all through downtown. Greater than 50 artists are participating this yr.

It’s the primary in-person ArtWalk because the pandemic started in 2020. A digital model quickly changed it — as did a extra unfold out model referred to as, “The ArtCrawl.”

Organizers are blissful to have the unique Artwalk again.

“The power in Pittsburg is totally insane proper now, I’ve by no means seen a lot buzz about this ArtWalk earlier than, it’s actually electrifying. Everyone’s concerned, everyone’s taking part, everyone who’s not even within the barricaded space within the ArtWalk continues to be sharing and posting issues and getting concerned whether or not they’re simply going to have a sidewalk sale or simply having artists hanging up their paintings of their enterprise,” mentioned Crista Cunningham, Pittsburg ArtWalk President.

22 canine homes designed by fifth graders at Lakeside Elementary will likely be auctioned off in entrance of the Colonial Fox Theater beginning at 7 Friday evening. Proceeds will profit the Southeast Kansas Humane Society.