ART Clinton 2025 Culminates with Awards Reception Celebrating Local Talent

A month-long celebration of creativity, color, and community will conclude in style at the ART Clinton 2025 Awards Reception, set for Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 110 Musgrove Street. The public is warmly invited to attend the event, which will feature live music, refreshments, and a celebration of the artists who brought Clinton to life through their work.

The evening will include the presentation of cash prizes in three categories, with the top honor of Best in Show receiving $500. Local artists whose work has been displayed across town throughout April will be recognized for their creativity and contributions to this vibrant community project.

Throughout the month, ART Clinton has transformed the city into a walking gallery, with artwork on display at the following participating locations:

• Allstate Insurance

• Arthur State Bank

• Aspen & Figs Plants & Florals

• Bailey Municipal Building

• Clinton Art Gallery

• Clinton Discount Pharmacy

• Cooper Motor Co.

• Crave Clinton

• Dempsey’s Pizza

• H & R Block

• Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers

• L & L Office Supply

• 9 to 5 Barber Shop

• Sadler Hughes Apothecary

• State Farm Insurance

• Steamer’s Restaurant

• Southern District

• Taylor Insurance

• The Vestibule Coffee Shop

These local businesses opened their doors and windows to showcase the incredible talent of artists from across the region, helping make art more accessible and appreciated by all who live, work, or visit downtown Clinton.

One of the highlights of the ART Clinton 2025 celebration was the Adult Art Battle on April 12, where artists competed live to create original works within a set time frame—energizing the crowd and adding an exciting interactive element to the month’s festivities.

This year’s celebration was made possible by the generous support of corporate sponsors including A2 Exterminators, GateWay Counseling Center, Sadler Hughes Apothecary, State Farm Insurance, H&R Block, Ingles Market, Arthur State Bank, and Upstate Insurance Consultants. Additional thanks go to The Oily Woman, Donovan Wilson’s Barber Shop, Grandma’s Attic, Bernard Pitts, and Leland Nelson for their contributions.

The artwork will remain on display at participating businesses through the end of April. The organizers of ART Clinton extend heartfelt gratitude to the many artists, citizens, and volunteers who made this celebration possible—and to the community, for showing up and supporting the arts in Clinton.