Downtown Powell will be filled with musical stylings and a variety of artistic flair Thursday night as local merchants host the first-ever Art Walk.From 5-7 p.m. Thursday, businesses will be open late to showcase the works of local artists.

“It's free for people to attend, and it's a great way to get any of that after-hour shopping done,” said Naomi Burns, director of the Powell Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Some of the artistic displays and talents featured in the walk are:

• Drawings by Jeff Kary on display at The Merc.

• Photographer Susan Stone showcased at Parlor News.

• Violinist Shelbi McNeil will entertain at Lights ‘N Such.

• Photographer Janet Reed Bradley's prints and Terry Kinsman's lathe work will be shown at Powell Office Supply.

• The musical stylings of George Miller will take the spotlight at Travel ‘N Such.

• Dan Hadden will display his fine leather work at Lets Talk Cellular.

• Marquis Awards and Specialties will host artists Chad and Linda Nelson.

• Sculptures by Chris Ivanoff will be shown at True Value.

• Four Seasons Floral will host photographer Rowene Weems.

• Photographer Lynn Richardson's work will be highlighted at Sunlight Mattress and Appliance.

• Little Elf Toy Company also plans to host an artist during Thursday's Art Walk.

• In central downtown, pianist Ray Fetzer will entertain at Plaza Diane — Community Center for the Arts.

“With the opening of Plaza Diane, I think we'll see a lot of these activities in the downtown area,” Burns said.

She added that downtown business owners hope to make the Art Walk an annual event. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 754-3494.