BEGINNING THURSDAY, SEPT. 10
Erie’s favorite art event returns to the Brewerie at Union Station for the second weekend of September. Combining craft beer, food, live music, and visual arts in one three-day event is a sure-fire way to keep people happy, and that is why this festival has been going strong since 2008.
Another reason for its longevity is the dedication of organizer Amanda Ferguson, who goes out of her way to give emerging artists a forum to show off their talent. This year’s featured artist is Amy Gone (Gaughan), whose whimsical yet emotionally layered portraiture has become instantly recognizable for its distinctive style. Working primarily in oil paints and chalk pastels, Amy creates characters who inhabit familiar spaces, inviting viewers to discover new emotional layers the longer they engage with each piece. Amy will be filling three large panels with her playful and melancholy creations…