Works of Art in Downtown Matthews NC
Downtown Matthews NC is a great place to find artwork in the month of September. The 23rd annual Artfest of Matthews occupied the Village Green in downtown Matthews last weekend. The Artfest is a juried art show that showcases the finest artists from the southeast. The Artfest also has a YouthArt Scholarship Competition for rising seniors from area schools and a children's area for creativity during the event.
Let me paint a picture of the scene at the Matthews Village Green last weekend.
People strolled down Matthews Station Drive toward the Village Green and the Matthews Town Hall in the distance. The Village Green is a landscaped traffic circle with a Gazebo and stone walkways and benches in the center. A jazz band played music in the Gazebo. Booths with artwork and pottery lined the circle. Visitors could view the restored Matthews Train Depot and a restored Caboose that are located to one side of the circle.
My Favorite Work of Art on the Village Green
My favorite work of art in downtown Matthews is hidden away in the Matthews Town Hall, a two-story colonial brick building on the circle. This work of art is the Matthews Library, which occupies the first floor of the Town Hall. Step through the library doors and you will discover a beautiful Craftsman-style interior that makes you want to linger awhile.
What Can You Do at the Matthews Library?
You can enjoy quiet reading on the couches in front of the floor-to-ceiling fireplace.
You can look for library materials among the stacks separated by beautiful craftsman-style columns.
You can take your children to hear stories by the "train" in the Children's Department.
You can ask the library staff for assistance and use the public conference and community rooms.
Visit the Matthews page at Carolina Small Town Living for more information about living and real estate in Matthews North Carolina.
About the author: Carol Fox of Allen Tate Realtors is a veteran real estate agent who has enjoyed living in the Matthews area for over 20 years.
Copyright 2008. Carol Fox. All rights reserved. "Works of Art in Downtown Matthews NC"