Start the season with a lively HOLIDAY ART SHOW on Saturday, November 17 - 10 to 4 pm at Avondale Church – 2821 Park Road. Bringing art & fine craft to Dilworth/ Freedom Park. The one-day, juried show features top, local artists in fine arts – glass, painting, mixed media, printmaking, photography & fine artisan crafts – pottery, jewelry, book arts, wood, handmade soap/cream, purses, felt hats & garden sculpture. The popular arts event is the first stop for art-lovers to shop for unique, one-of-a-kind, holiday gifts in a relaxed atmosphere with about 25 Charlotte area professional artists in a wide range of media/prices. The event attracts a mix of established & emerging artists. It’s an interesting collective show with new & favorite artists. The arts group has successfully produced Charlotte ART Collective shows for 17+ years in the Dilworth area. Many artists are professionals with gallery representation or lead workshops in their medium. Supporting the good deeds of Dilworth Cares, the event has a raffle for a “Basketful of ART” –presenting the winner with art & craft valued over $500. All proceeds from the raffle sales go to the new Dilworth Elementary School.