2011 Featured Artist Unveiled
Hillberry's 'Persona' to be Centerpiece Art

JD Hillberry, Denver, Colorado, was introduced as featured artist for the show and his original work, “Persona”, was unveiled during a press conference July 12 at the Newport Grill patio in Bradley Fair. His drawing will be used in many of the promotional components for the show including billboards and print material. Hillberry won the “Best in Show” at Autumn & Art in 2010 and has exhibited and won awards at many of the premier shows around the country. Limited edition Offiicial Autumn & Art 'Persona' posters can be purchased at The Frame Shop in Bradley Fair.

"Persona"
original drawing by JD Hillberry


"In psychology, the word Persona is a term used to describe the mask or appearance one presents to the world. It is also used to describe the many versions of self that all individuals possess. Here are three versions of myself. The one I present to the world, the way I think I am perceived, and under it all is who I really am. The three appear similar because I believe it is impossible for us to ever view ourselves objectively." - JD Hillberry
--Everything is drawn including the background and masking tape--

In addition to the art exhibit and sale, Autumn & Art features performing musicians and a host of children's hands-on art experiences provided by the Wichita Center for the Arts.  

• Music
• Cuisine
• Hands-On Activities 
• Preview Party

2011 Music Performances:

Preview Party - Friday, September 16
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm     Trevor Stewart - South Entry
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm     Owens Trio
8:15 pm - 9:45 pm     Joseph Vincelli Trio

Saturday, September 17
10:00 am  -  12:00 pm     Modulus Jazz
12:30 pm  -  2:30 pm       Roxanne Kellogg/Carol Denning - Toltec Sisters
  3:00 pm  -  4:00 pm       John Salem
  4:30 pm  -  6:30 pm       Wichita State University Faculty Jazz
  7:00 pm  -  9:00 pm       Friends University Jazz Quartet

Sunday, September 18
10:00 am  -  12:00 pm     Eric Shumaker Duo
12:30 pm  -  2:30 pm       Wichita State University Steel Band
  3:00 pm  -  5:00 pm       Jeff Gordon Trio

Culinary Row

The following Bradley Fair restaurants will feature some of their premiere menu items for the 2011 show.         

The Wichita Center for the Arts: Youth Palette

The Wichita Center for the Arts will be hosting the “Youth Palette” at this year’s at Autumn and Art. On Saturday and Sunday we will have three stations, focusing on different media of art including: painting/drawing, mixed media and clay. Each tent will have two to three different projects from making flowers to clay cups, wire projects to cartooning and scratch art to pastels. We will also offer face painting and information about youth and adult art classes, our gallery and theater. You won’t want to miss this free interactive learning art area.

Paint the Town "Make-It-&-Take-It"

Paint the Towne will be offering free adult make-it take-it sessions at the top of each hour on Saturday and Sunday. No experience is necessary. We will guide you through the process of acrylic painting on a mini canvas.

The 2011 Preview Party
Friday, September 16 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Enjoy an evening of art, friends and delicious food and drinks from Ya Ya’s Eurobistro and Newport Grill, and an evening concert featuring the Joseph Vincelli Trio at the beautiful Bradley Fair Parkway.

Over thirteen different art mediums will be showcased by nearly 100 artists from around the country. Stroll the parkway and be among the first to view and make your art selection.

Tickets are $100 and available for purchase at 1820 E. Douglas or by calling 316.267.2817.