(A WORD ABOUT THIS ARTICLE – In 2008 Yvonne Miller interviewed Marg Hayward who was 100 years old at the time. She was married to acclaimed local artist Jack Hayward who was the first Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council President. Marg named the festival herself. Read her article below.)

In September of 1972 the Nescatunga Arts and Humanities Council was founded thanks to the vision of Alva area artist Jack Hayward, his wife Marg and a few other interested artists.

Those few gathered simply for their love of art. Jack was the first president of the organization. A respected artist, Jack’s w...