Lost
Lost paintings near Evansville Arts District
Main Street Arts District
Lost
listing
Posted
13 days
ago
Description
LOST: On Tuesday around 6:30 p.m., I was painting near Main Street in Evansville's Arts District, by the Victory Theatre. My two small paintings slipped from a tote when a gust blew by the riverfront bench, and they vanished into the evening crowd. One shows a lavender sunset; the other, a quiet riverbank. I retraced my steps along Main Street and asked at the cafe, but no one turned them in. It hurts to think of them out there, especially since one painting carries my grandmother's memory. If found, please help me get them back to their owner.
Approximate last-seen location
Main Street Arts District
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