BELLVILLE/BUTLER, Ohio — Volunteer artists have recently been painting windows throughout Clear Fork Valley, and there’s a competition.
Between the villages of Bellville and Butler, 34 windows have been painted for the Clear Fork Holiday Window Painting Contest, sponsored by the Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The ages of the artist range from 4-years-old to in their 60’s. Every location has a voting box and residents and visitors are encouraged to stop at participating businesses to cast a vote for a favorite window.
The contest ends on Dec. 31 and cash prizes will be awarded after all votes have been calculated. Below is a list of the participating businesses:
Wishmaker House Bed & Breakfast, V & M Restaurant, Subway – Bellville, Griffon Jewelers, Whitey’s Barber Shop, Valley Sportswear, Hursh Drug, Stoodt’s Market, Weekleys Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Butler Adult Center. C & W Meats & Treats, River Rock Sports Bar, Smith Hardware, Richland Bank, Mechanics Bank, US Bank, Carr Repair – Window beside Tall Timber on Main St. Butler, Fast Eddies Pizza, ellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (B.N.O.C.), Possum Run Greenhouse, Bellville Post Office, Butler Post Office, McAuley Towne Center, Valley Fitness, First Knox Bank, Bellville Flower & Gifts, Elzy Milling & Trade, Brumpys Coffee & Pizzeria, Chicken Coop, A & W Emporium, Hair Motions
Some of the paintings are posted on Main Street Bellville‘s Facebook page.
