Auburn Parks and Recreation is hosting the Artist’s Harvest Gallery Reception, Costume Sale and Market on October 9, 2025, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center (JDCAC) in Auburn, Alabama. The event features autumn- and Halloween-themed artwork by local artists, a market with handcrafted goods from JDCAC-affiliated artists, and a costume sale by the Auburn Area Community Theatre. Artists can submit family-friendly works for the exhibition at no cost, with registration closing September 19.
This event matters because it fosters community engagement with the visual arts by providing a free, accessible platform for local artists to exhibit and sell their work, while also offering seasonal entertainment for residents. It highlights the role of municipal arts programming in supporting grassroots creativity and strengthening local cultural ties, particularly in smaller communities where such opportunities are vital for artist visibility and public participation.