About Art in the Wilds

Art in the Wilds would not be possible without our all-volunteer show committee, sponsors, and partners - all of which are recognized below.

Explore the people and organizations behind the show by using the following links:

Show Committee

Director:

  • Marilyn Blackmore, Director and President
  • Claudia Jakim, Assistant Director

Committee:

  • Julie Cleland, Vice President
  • Suzy Meyer-Page, Secretary
  • Stacy Lindquist, Treasurer
  • John Bloomquist
  • Julie Cleland
  • Jim Greville
  • Peg Kepler
  • Ronald McDonald II
  • Mike Pascarella
  • Ruth Gentilman Peterson
  • Trudy Pomeroy
  • Kathleen Prosperi
  • Cathy Sirianni

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2013 Sponsors

Mahogany -- $5,000 plus

Black Cherry -- $2,000 --$4,999




Maple -- $1,000-$1,999

Oak -- $500-$999



Ash -- $250-$499

  • Marilyn Blackmore
  • Cummings Funeral Home
  • Fraternal Order of Eagles, Kane Aerie #307
  • Gary Meckley
  • Jim and Ruth Gentilman Peterson
  • Gary and Joyce Rhodes
  • Texas Hot Lunch
  • Thompson Floor Covering


Pine $100-$249

  • Dr. Gary L. Anderson
  • Greg Borland Memorials - Leeper
  • Roy B. Constable Stores, Inc.
  • Geci and Associates, P.C.
  • General Roofing Company
  • Kane Liquid Fuels, Inc.
  • Katy Realty
  • Stacy Lindquist
  • Peterson Refrigeration & A/C
  • Trudy and Jonathan Pomeroy
  • W.E. Swanson Agency, Inc.
  • Tom and Judy Thompson
  • United Refining Company
  • University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

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Supported by:

The Seventh Annual Art in the Wilds is supported in part by the Kane Community Development Foundation, Inc., a private foundation incorporated for the purpose of receiving and investing monetary gifts, donations and bequests and using the monies for the establishment or development of projects intended to serve the long-term best interests of the citizens of the community of Kane.


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Testimonials

“Nicest group of people in any show I do and I do a lot!”
-Jeff Ondash, Letter Photographer (2012 Show)

“Volunteers were outstanding. It’s not often that artisans are treated so well by show organizers. Can’t wait for next year! One of the best shows I do!”
-Deborah Moyer, Jewelry (2012–2013 Show)

“Dear Marilyn, We cannot begin to thank you and your crew for all you do to help us at ‘Art in the Wilds’. We could not have been as successful as we were without your efforts."
- Al and Carol Dornisch, Acrylic artists specializing in animals (2007-2013 Shows)

“This show is pleasant to do because the organizers/volunteers really care”.
- Dave Mosbacher, Potter (2012 Show)

“There is not a single thing we can suggest to make it better. You do an excellent job of jurying.”
- Donna Little, Jewelry (2009 – 2012)

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