Pyrography artist John Richards, a Lyndeborough artist who found woodburning to be an art form that is portable and requires few materials, is a solid member of the Greater Nashua Artists' Association, art show sponsors for 73 years. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON

NASHUA – Paint and clay and fiber art, along with woodworking, jewelry craft and woodburning are some of the selected media representing the work of 56 of New England artists to be displayed at the upcoming Nashua Area Artists’ Association (NAAA) juried art exhibition, soon to be in progress from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 29-30, at Greeley Park, 100 Concord St.

“The Greeley Park Art Show is an opportunity to meet people who love to make art and talk about art. You’ll be inspired to be creative. It is a chance to take home a real, handmade thing,” said Vicky Tkaczevsi, a Greeley Park Art Show committee member whose booth will be No. 50.

The landmark park featuring plenty of parking, wide grassy lawns, picnic areas, a wading pool, and other amenities, will be the setting for tented booths exhibiting precious artworks transported from studios and homes or from the NAAA’s headquarters at ArtHub, 98 Main Street.

A traditional highlight of the 73rd annual art exhibition is a pair of competitions. One art competition for adults will be presented on Saturday. Another for youth ages 6-18 will be featured on Sunday.

Works entered by artists of at least age 18 are in contention for awards in a variety of categories — oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic and illustration, along with mixed media, 2D and 3D designs, plus photography.

RenaLee M. Richards, a resident of Lyndeborough, adds minute details in paint to an unusual canvas, the curved interior of a clam shell, a natural piece of nature upon which she renders landscapes, rustic scenes and flowers. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON

Raffles of thousands of dollars in donated gifts will augment NAAA scholarships for local high school students planning to pursue art degrees.

Special attractions are planned that highlight activities including Kindness Rock Painting, a marionette show, artist demonstrations and live music from area performers and local music students, along with games for all ages that encourage creativity, learning, and the expression of personal flair.

Lawn games including corn hole, giant Jenga, a life-size Connect Four game and art demonstrations throughout the weekend.

“We invite everyone to come and see beautiful art in a beautiful park, rain or shine,” said Sonia Lee Gilmore, an art show coordinator.

Organizers say the Greeley Park Art Show originated in 1953 and has grown and flourished every year since then. Thousands from many cities return each year to show support for the NAAA and promote art in the community and elsewhere.

Last minute plans are wrangled here by Sonia Lee Gilmore, an acclaimed fiber artist and co-manager of the ArtHub gallery and teaching studio on Main Street, headquarters for the Greater Nashua Artists' Association. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON

Thanks are extended to the Nashua Arts Commission for providing hefty grants that augment the show, one whose contributions to participants and onlookers alike is a tribute to the positive impact made by art upon the community.

More information on the Nashua Area Artists’ Association is available online at nashuaarts.org.

Maren Holm, a Nashua resident, displays some of her multi-media artwork, often spontaneous inspiration creations, one of which will be awarded as an elite raffle prize at the 73rd Greeley Park Art Show, upcoming April 29-30 to showcase the work of 56 regional artists of high repute. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON

Artist Vicky Tkaczevski, a show committee member and established artist of renown within the Greater Nashua Area Artists' Association and elsewhere, might enter into the upcoming show one of her many whimsical works— Froggie at the Carwash. Courtesy Photo

Ready to welcome guests to ArtHub, 98 Main St., are gallery co-managers Sonia Lee Gilmore, left, and Jacqueline Barry, who are well established artists and always ready to welcome visitors and members to the showplace for hundreds of works of art. Photo by LORETTA JACKSON