09/30/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---WKNG King Countryâs Jon Copeland at Georgia National Fairâs Artists in Residence Program
TALLAPOOSA, GA --- WKNG King Country 93.7, 101.9, AM 1060 is proud to announce that our very own Morning Show Host, Jon Copeland will be part of the Artists in Residence program at this yearâs Georgia National Fair.
Jon will be featured in the Miller-Murphy-Howard Building in Perry, Georgia on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, 2025. Fairgoers can stop by, meet him, and see his artistic talents in action from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Artists in Residence program showcases Georgia creators as they demonstrate their craft and interact with visitors throughout the day.
In addition to showing his newest creations, Jon will also display his first-place-winning Dumpterâs Lament piece from last yearâs juried show. In keeping with the fairâs 2025 patriotic theme, his booth will also feature a red, white, and blue touch. Jonâs approach to art centers around one core belief in that aesthetics matter most.
âIf something has great aesthetic quality, its meaning may not be realized.â Jon explains, âArt should be able to stand on its own, without needing an explanation, and still make people stop, look, and appreciate it. In my piece Dumpsterâs Lament, people tell me itâs beautiful or amazing yet itâs just an old, rusty dumpster being hauled away as garbage. Thatâs the power of art that stands on its own.â The Artists in Residence booths give guests the opportunity to explore, ask questions, and see artistry up close.
âEveryone at the WKNG King Country is proud and happy to see Jon showcase his artwork at the Georgia National Fair in Perry." said Steve Gradick, Station Owner; "Jon has always been creative but to be an on-air radio talent and a noted artist at the same time is truly unique.â
For more information about the Georgia National Fair, visit www.georgianationalfair.com
To hear Jon Copelandâs Morning Show tune in Monday-Friday, 6am-10am on WKNG King Country.
Photo Credit: Artist Portrait - Graphite - Drawn by Jon Copeland