Paris-Henry County Arts Council

08/16/2026

🚚🍔 Calling all food trucks! Arts ’Round the Square is looking for a few MORE delicious food vendors to join us in Downtown Paris on Saturday, September 26! 🎨✨

With 3,000+ attendees expected, this is a fantastic opportunity to serve a hungry crowd while being part of one of our community’s favorite days on the Court Square. Guests will spend the day shopping artwork from talented local artists, enjoying live music and demonstrations, and looking for something delicious to eat!

👉 Apply to be a food truck vendor: www.phcarts.com/food-vendor
📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Downtown Court Square | Paris, TN
🚚 Food truck vendor fee: $60 upon approval

Know a great local food truck? Tag them below or share this post with them! We’d love to bring even more great food and variety to Arts ’Round the Square this year.

08/10/2026

🎨 Arts ’Round the Square is back! 🎨

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 26th and join us in ever-charming Downtown Paris for a day celebrating the incredible creativity right here in our community!

Stroll the Court Square and discover beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork from talented local artists and vendors, enjoy music and art demonstrations, grab something delicious from local food trucks, and bring the whole family along for creative activities for the kids. 🖌️🎶

There’s something extra special about experiencing art while supporting the talented people who create it, and we can’t think of a better backdrop than historic Downtown Paris!

📍 Court Square | Paris, TN
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE!

Come spend the day with us, support local artists, enjoy great food, and experience all the creativity our community has to offer. We’ll see you ’Round the Square! 🎨

05/28/2026

📸🏆 People’s Choice Winners Announced! 🏆📸

Thank you to everyone who visited the 34th Annual Dr. Danny & Martha Jo Kimberlin Photography Showcase and voted for their favorite photographs throughout the exhibit!

A total of 85 votes were cast across the Adult and Youth divisions, and we’re excited to announce this year’s People’s Choice winners:

🌟 Adult Division
“Little Beggars” by Freda Wallace

🌟 Youth Division
“Symphony of the Deep” by Scarlett Sheppard

We are so grateful for the incredible community support shown to all of our participating photographers this year. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s showcase such a success!

📍 The exhibit remains on display at the W.G. Rhea Public Library through May 25.

05/13/2026

📸 The results are in! 🏆

We’re excited to announce the winners of the 34th Annual Dr. Danny & Martha Jo Kimberlin Photography Showcase!

From stunning landscapes to powerful storytelling, this year’s exhibit showcases the incredible talent of photographers from across our region.

Want to see all the winners and learn more about this year’s showcase?

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://www.phcarts.com/news/winners-of-the-34th-annual-kimberlin-photography-showcase

📍 On display now at W.G. Rhea Public Library through May 25
🎟 Free and open to the public

Come experience the creativity for yourself!

We are proud to announce the winners of the 34th Annual Dr. Danny & Martha Jo Kimberlin Photography Showcase , hosted by the Paris-Henry County Arts Council.

04/21/2026

📸 Good news, photographers! ✨

We’ve extended the deadline for the 34th Annual Kimberlin Photography Showcase 🎉

📝 New deadline: Friday, April 24

If you’ve been meaning to enter your work, this is your chance to make it happen. Whether you shoot on a camera or your phone, professionally or just for fun, we would love to see your perspective 🤍

📸 Submit up to 3 photos
🎟 FREE to enter
🏆 Cash awards + People’s Choice

📅 Exhibit Dates: May 3–25
📍 W.G. Rhea Public Library

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s showcase ✨

👉 Sign up here:

a PHC Arts COuncil EventThe Dr. Danny & Martha Jo Kimberlin Photography ShowcaseA photography competition for amateur and professional photographers of any age located in and around Paris-Henry County. Entries are displayed at the Rhea Public Library for a multi-day viewing, with a public awards cer...

04/19/2026

📸 Calling all photographers in Paris & Henry County!

The 34th Annual Dr. Danny & Martha Jo Kimberlin Photo Showcase is still open for entries, and we invite you to share your unique perspective with our community. ‼️ Entry deadline is THIS Tuesday April 21! ‼️

➡️ Submit your work today here: https://www.phcarts.com/photo-showcase-sign-up

🗓 Sign up deadline: April 21, 2026
📸 Public Award Ceremony: May 3rd, 2:00pm-3:30pm
🗓 Exhibit Dates: May 3–25
📍 Location: W.G. Rhea Public Library
🏆 Cash awards + community recognition

This showcase is a chance to celebrate your creativity, have your work displayed, and be recognized alongside fellow local artists. Entries are free, and you may submit up to three photographs across a variety of categories.

Help us continue strengthening our community through the arts, one image at a time.

04/15/2026

📸 Calling all photographers in Paris & Henry County!
The 34th Annual Dr. Danny & Martha Jo Kimberlin Photo Showcase is now open for entries, and we invite you to share your unique perspective with our community.

This showcase is a chance to celebrate your creativity, have your work displayed, and be recognized alongside fellow local artists. Entries are free, and you may submit up to three photographs across a variety of categories.

🗓 Sign up deadline: April 21, 2026
📸 Public Award Ceremony: May 3rd, 2:00pm-3:30pm
🗓 Exhibit Dates: May 3–25
📍 Location: W.G. Rhea Public Library
🏆 Cash awards + community recognition

Help us continue strengthening our community through the arts, one image at a time.
Submit your work today here: https://www.phcarts.com/photo-showcase-sign-up

04/13/2026

The winners are in 🎨✨ The 40th Annual Artist Showcase is now on display, and it’s one you don’t want to miss 🤍

With 90 pieces of artwork from 41 artists, this year’s exhibit is full of creativity, talent, and meaningful stories from across our community.

From paintings and drawings to sculpture and mixed media, there is something for everyone to connect with.

📍 Stop by the W.G. Rhea Public Library
🕘 Open daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (most days)
🎟 Free to attend

👉 See the full list of winners & full list of artists:

The Paris-Henry County Arts Council is honored to announce the winners of the 40th Annual Artist Showcase , a milestone year that beautifully reflects the creativity, talent, and artistic spirit of our community. This year’s exhibit features 90 works of art by 41 artists , bringing together an

04/10/2026

We’re honored to introduce this year’s Artist Showcase judge 🎨✨

Please join us in welcoming Christopher Nadaskay, Professor of Art at Union University, where he has served for more than 30 years.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Arkansas University and a Master of Fine Arts from Texas A&M University-Commerce, with a focus in painting and mixed media.

His work spans watercolor, oils, acrylics, sculpture, and mixed media, and his current explorations dive into the relationship between technology, the human experience, and the created order. His artwork is held in several collections, including the Tennessee State Museum.

We are truly honored to have his expertise and perspective guiding this year’s awards 🤍 https://www.phcarts.com/artist-showcase