Buellton Puts New Community Art Up In The Air
Jarrod Zinn
BUELLTON, Calif. (KEYT) – There are new banners along the Avenue of Flags in the city of Buellton.Local artists of all ages are being featured.
The Arts & Culture Committee of the City of Buellton has just unveiled the newest series of banners for its community art project.
This year, the theme is taking creativity “Up In The Air.”
“I really like this theme,” says returning artist and Buellton sixth-grader Millie Firey. “It’s just so colorful and it’s awesome.”
Over the past two months, last year’s ocean-themed designs have come down, making way for this year’s fresh, aerial-inspired exhibit.
“I tried a unicorn and I thought it would be cool,” says Buellton resident Carina Sanchez. “So I just went for it.”Since the project launched in 2022, it’s soared in popularity showcasing nearly 100 local artists over the years.
“I like drawing and I think it’s a really fun way to get people into drawing,” says artist Valentina Torres.
Thanks to continued generosity from the Buellton City Council, additional sponsors like PG&E have enabled the addition of the Zazzle store where you can purchase pieces of the featured artwork.
“Check it out,” says PG&E representative Eric Daniels. “You can purchase some of this art on other types of products and support the kids and residents who are involved in it.”
This year’s collection features 70 artists ranging in age from just 5 years old to 80.
“It makes me feel proud that my it’s up there and made me feel proud that somebody really liked it so much,” says Firey.
“I wish this program would go for, like, 230 years or even more,” says another artist from Buellton, Hazel Hawthorne. “It’s just so fun!”
City officials hope visitors will see Buellton as an outdoor gallery featuring local talent and community spirit.
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