On the scene // social spotlight Where you want to be
THE ART OF THE
FESTIVAL STORY: LEIGH NEELY
T
he Clermont Art Festival, coming the weekend of Nov. 7-8, will feature a select group of artists this year. Taking its cue from the city’s new motto, “Clermont— Choice of Champions,” the event is being billed as a “Champions for the Arts” program and is open to the public with free admission. “This is the first year we’re going to be more exclusive in our selection of artist by limiting the number to fifty juried artists,” said Larry Oskins, a volunteer with Marketing Solutions. “Their entrants will be judged by a jury of professional artists as we’re looking for work that is unique and refined.” Set amid the distinctive shops in the historic business district of Clermont, the festival features as many as 100 vendors. The Clermont Farmer’s Market, with its 60 vendors, arrives Sunday and will be adjacent to the festival. A special KidZone, staffed by schoolteachers, will give kids a chance to produce their
