“Eye-Full of Paris Weekend” Seeks Artists

(June 24, 2009)  Arts 'Round the Square (ARTS), the centerpiece of Eye-Full of Paris
Weekend, has issued a call for artists to show, sell and demonstrate their wares during the September 26, 2009 event. Held from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on the lawn of Henry County’s historic courthouse, ARTS is co-sponsored by the Paris-Henry County Arts Council and the Downtown Paris Association.

Registration forms for artists are available on the Paris-Henry County Arts Council's website, www.phcarts.com. The deadline for early registration is September 1, 2009.
Arts 'Round the Square draws a number of local and regional artists including painters, potters, fabric artists and more. A host of live musicians are on hand throughout the day and an entire performance space is dedicated to children’s theatre and interactive art/music workshops for youngsters.

Eye-Full of Paris Weekend is a three-day celebration of the arts and is held the last full weekend in September each year. Genres that are represented include visual and
performing arts for both children and adults with an emphasis on artist interaction.

For more information on participating in Arts 'Round the Square, contact Arts Council Executive Director Mary Lodge at 731-642-3955 or phcarts@gmail.com. For more information and a schedule of Eye Full of Paris Weekend activities, log on
www.VisitDowntownParis.com.

The mission of the Downtown Paris Association is to promote prosperous business
activity and community involvement while encouraging preservation of the downtown area. Visit them online at www.visitdowntownparis.com or call DPA President Mike Key at 731-642-9271.