Children's Art Tent

The Children's Art Tent will be on S Church St in front of the old K-1 Center, across from Fairhoper's Community Park sponsored by Coastal Alabama Real Estate.

The Children's Art Tent is open
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day
and all activities are 100% free.

_{Nature Connect School's mission is to cultivate children's sense of wonder and a love for learning. Located in the woods along a freshwater creek in Fairhope, Alabama, their school is the perfect place to learn and grow. In addition to learning their academics during the school year, the students also learn about the natural world through hands-on learning, creative play, and outdoor exploration. Their vision is to help children become dedicated leaders and environmental stewards in their communities by developing an appreciation for each other and the natural world.}

^{FEEF envisions a community that empowers every child to discover and create a better world. Their mission is to promote and enrich educational opportunities for all Fairhope public school children. They are guided by the principle that every child has the right to an excellent education and an investment in Fairhope schools is an investment in your community.}

^{Ricky Trione is physically blind but spiritually sighted. Fairhope, Alabama native, he enjoyed drawing very realistically in pen and ink until two separate accidents took his vision in both eyes. What could have been career-ending for an artist turned into a path marked with purpose. Ricky now works in a 3D style that includes thick texture paints and molding compounds that allow him to feel his way across the canvas. Ricky’s uses his disability to encourage others. The former rehabilitation counselor uses art to inspire and motivate people of all ages and abilities. His greatest joy is visiting schools, hosting art camps, and being a part of events that offer hope and inspiration. His unique lessons demonstrate the joy of being creative and artistic, no matter what obstacles come your way.}

^{Michelle Gillespie was born and raised in Fairhope and has lived here most of her life! A friend taught her the basics of creating mosaics. After making them for gifts or just for herself, people commissioned her to make them. Little Shrimp Mosaics was born! She makes everything from college logos to sea creatures to monograms and even the famous picture of the Fairhope Pier taken from the bluff! She works together with her customers o come up with the perfect piece just for them or for their occasion. Need a unique birthday, Christmas or wedding present personalized for that special person... she'll "bust yo' glass".}