GREEN RIVER — The Green River Arts Council and the City of Green Parks and Recreation Department are excited to host the 16th annual Art on the Green 24 hour live art competition.

Professional and amateur artists from around the region compete in 2D and 3D categories and have 24 hours to create their artwork from beginning to end. The competition is held at the Historic Pavilion at Expedition Island and begins on Friday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m.

Contestants have until 11:00 a.m. the next day to complete their work. The public is invited to be first-hand witness to amazing art creations from start to finish. The event runs concurrently with the popular River Festival celebration at Expedition Island Park and is free for the public to attend.

In addition to the competition, Art on the Green features many other exciting opportunities for the whole family. On Friday, August 20, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, August 21 th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., there will be a kid’s creation corner which is a free opportunity to create art projects led by volunteers.

The public will have an opportunity to bid on and take home art creations on display in a silent auction held throughout the competition. On Friday evening of the event at 4:30 p.m., there is a special art competition called Battle on the Green held outside of the Pavilion.

This is a fast paced competition where artists participate in three elimination rounds with 30 minutes to create a painting on a surprise theme chosen by the Green River Arts Council. The public and a panel of judges vote on which artists move on to the next round.

Art on the Green culminates on Saturday with an awards dinner at 6:30 p,m, where professional judges will announce the winners in the various categories. Original artwork will be on display and for sale throughout the event.

For more information or for artists interested in participating in the event please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 307-872-0514.