Art comes in many different forms and takes on all shapes and sizes. Similarly, art shows come in many different forms and take on all shapes and sizes.

The Lititz Parkwalk has its own distinct atmosphere, its own unique vibe. It's also the next art show on tap at Lititz Springs Park, 18 N. Broad St., Lititz.

The Lititz Parkwalk is a lot of artistic energy squeezed into a small package. Sponsored by the Lititz Art Association, the annual exhibition and celebration will be presented on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the downtown park.

Admission to the Lititz Parkwalk is free.

"It's a very nice event," said Lititz Art Association president Beth Kaylor Brunner. "It's small. It's more intimate. Not only do our patrons like it, but our artists like it as well. It's kind of consolidated, and it's a fun show."

A total of 53 artists are expected to display their creations in wood, ceramics, photography, sculpture, painting, paper, jewelry and the fiber arts. The artists hail from the Lititz area, Lancaster County and beyond.

"(The collection of artists is) a wide variety of ages and talents," said Brunner. "We have young artists, while some are close to 80. Some have been creating for many years."

Up to 3,000 visitors could pack Lititz Springs Park to view the artists' wares.

"Everything is for sale," said Brunner. "That's the idea. This is to show the public what (artists) do and for them to sell their creations."

"We do make money," continued Brunner, "but this is an opportunity for (Lititz Art Association) to put on a show. We're sponsors. The money will allow us to put on more shows and for us to put on shows at the Lititz Public Library."

The Lititz Parkwalk is one of four public art exhibitions presented by the Lititz Art Association each season. The largest of the four is the Lititz Outdoor Fine Arts Show in July.

The local art association also sponsors its Holiday Gift Show in November and its Square Foot Art Show each April.

"The Parkwalk is more fine arts and crafts," said Brunner. "It allows for more of a variety of mediums to be shown. This one is open to the public. Some others are member shows."

The event began more than 20 years ago as the Lititz Porchwalk. When it outgrew the porches of local residents, it was moved to Lititz Springs Park.

Last year's show was canceled due to inclement weather.

"It was originally sponsored by Moravian Manor," said Brunner, adding that when the organization decided to stop sponsoring it, the art association stepped in to host it. "We felt it was a good show. We didn't want to see it disappear. We thought we could put it under our umbrella of shows. There is tradition with this show. In changing the venues, it brought in new artists."

For additional information about the Lititz Parkwalk, go to ww.facebook.com/lititzparkwalk.