Artists of all ages will be featured on Saturday, August 4 all around Downtown Mount Vernon! The 5th Annual “Community Hang-Up”, which debuts on Thursday August 2, from 5-8 pm, will celebrate our community’s talent at the Front Gallery, 420 Myrtle, and continue on Saturday, August 4, 2-5 pm, as part of the First Saturday Art Walk. A $250 cash award will be presented to the winner of the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Peoples Bank. Artwork in a variety of media, including painting, photography, ceramics, and mixed media will be featured in this non-juried exhibit. One piece of art will be presented by each artist. The winner of the 2017 award was artist Gene Jaress. Also exhibiting in the First Saturday Art Walk will be: Doug Rohrer, Skagit Valley Food Co-op Mezzanine; Abi McKinney, Embellish; Ron King, Valley Shine Distillery; Ben Mann, Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar; Josh Slaughter, Empire Ale House; Susan Singleton, Perry and Carlson; Karen Neugebauer, Forté Chocolates; Dinah Snipes Steveni, WildFibers; Justin Edwards, Lincoln Theatre; Logan Fox, Skagit Running Company; Margaret Horak, PAVÉ Jewelry & Design; and Debbie Speed, ByWater Consultation. For more information or to inquire about participating in the First Thursday Art Walks, please contact info@mountvernondowntown.org or phone (360) 336-3801. #mydowntownmv #itshappening