A three-dimensional piece by Jessica King is among the artwork included in the sixth "Dark on Park" exhibition in downtown Warren. (Submitted photo)

More than 30 area artists submitted pieces for Art on Park’s annual “Dark on Park” show, and this year’s show will be darker than usual.

Black lights will be installed in one of the hallways to showcase several of the submissions for the nonjuried exhibition, now in its sixth year.

“Quite a few artists submitted work that is UV black-light responsive,” curator David Wheeler said. “It was totally independent. More and more artists brought in work that had black-light paint, so we decided to make it a thing. Maybe in the future we’ll do a black-light show.”

Dark on Park is one of the longest-running shows at the space operated by the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County.

“A lot of people love the scarier themes, horror movies and Halloween,” Wheeler said. “Also there were not a lot of places that would show work of a darker nature — morbid, scary and surreal. We were the only place that would show this stuff (when ‘Dark on Park’ started). I think there are more opportunities now.”

While several Art on Park shows have attracted artists from Pittsburgh, Columbus and Cleveland-Akron, this year’s “Dark on Park” is dominated by Mahoning Valley artists, Wheeler said.

Participating artists include Brendal Ballentine, George Nelson, Rachel E. Hathhorn, Shannon Fee, Jim Young, Djente, Nikki Puccini, Jeffrey Puccini, Jessica Matusky, Jessica Mackey, Alex Infante, Elizabeth Starkey, Mark A. Cappabianco, Bonnie Loomis, Julie Martin, Apryle Smith, Kathryn Infante, Jennifer Hovis, Rick Maro, Elliott G. Lengel, Jessica King, Phil Brady, Samandra Lynne, James Hardy, Karen Fry, Jacqueline Vouvounas, Pete Vouvounas, Kaitlyn Louis, Cory Louis, Ashley Hall, Jeff Vargo, Timothy Milliner, Josh Kronauer, Lena D’Amico, Sara Lee and Dovey Wuvey.

Maro also created the window display for the exhibition.

Each artist was allowed to submit up to three pieces. The show contains both 3D and 2D artwork, in a variety of themes, styles and mediums, including drawings, paintings, mixed media, assemblage, sculpture, fiber arts and photography.

Saturday’s reception from 6 to 10 p.m. also will feature live theremin music by Abby Rose.

“Both horror and science fiction film from a long time ago relied heavily on the theremin for their film scores,” Wheeler said. “It creates an eerie, kind of spooky, strange sound that is perfectly appropriate for a Halloween, ‘Dark on Park’ show. It’s not something you see played every day.”

Shuttic Arts and Sammandra Lynne Photography will have their studios open during the reception. Lynne will offer $20 mini-portrait sessions during the show, and attendees are encouraged to come in costume or dress to reflect the theme of the show.

Blue Autumn Tuesday, Trisha Mullen’s studio, will be open during the show for a final time, and artwork and supplies will be discounted as she moves to another location.

If you go…

WHAT: “Dark on Park”

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Art on Park, 180 N. Park Ave., Warren

HOW MUCH: Admission is free.