CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Artsville Gala transformed Sanctuary on Main into a haven for art enthusiasts Friday night. The event not only showcased artwork but also treated attendees to live music, food, drinks and the opportunity to converse with fellow artists.

Hayden Pilgreen, a 12-year-old local artist, radiated excitement as she sold her first artwork piece at the Artsville Gala. Hayden explained that she definitely plans to make more art pieces in the future and hopes to keep doing it for her whole life.

The Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Rylee Huddleson at the Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Danielle & Corey at the Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Morgan, Melanie, Gayla, Maria, Stephanie, & Marc at the Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Aaron Lindsey at the Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Bella, Brenda, Nick, Nico, Jakey, Autumn & Carson at the Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Azriel & Chris at the Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Railey Warrea & Kathleen Moore at the Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
The Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)
Gayla Parks & Maria Haycraft at the Artsville Gala at Sanctuary on Main on Oct. 6, 2023. (Wesley Irvin)

Maria Haycraft, founder of Artsville, said the Art Gala is all about visual artists and they are happy to have done the event two years in a row and plan on continuing it in the future.

“We want to reach our local visual artists so they can submit their artwork, be supported by our community, and also get votes, win prizes, and even sell their work at the show,” she said. “We have great food, great fun, and it’s just a great evening all in all.”

The Artsville Fest continues on Saturday with the Chalk Walk around the Downtown Commons from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more events like this, check out the Fall Fun Guide or visit the Clarksville Now events page.