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Organizers from the Quest Art School and Gallery are eagerly anticipating the first Art in the Park exhibition on July 19 and 20 at the waterfront park in Penetanguishene.

Displayed under individual tents, Art in the Park will run rain or shine.

Earlier this year, Quest issued an open call to the juried event. Administrator Karen Mealing stressed membership in Quest is not required to participate in Art in the Park and anyone can apply. About half of the artists are from Penetanguishene-Midland area with the others coming from Barrie, Orillia, Washago and Wasaga Beach.

Between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on July 19, children will be invited to create wolves with clay, a theme dovetailing nicely with the Festival du Loup. This free family-oriented event will be hosted by artist Polly Sharp and is sure to be a hit with young artists.

“Original works of art have been juried for this first-time show to ensure the two-day event will showcase only high quality, unique creations,” Mealing said.

She said they were pleased with the number of applications received.

She said it’s a perfect opportunity to showcase the talent of area artists.

Along with Art in the Park, the Quest Gallery in Penetanguishene’s Village Square Mall will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and Mealing invited everyone to come enjoy the current exhibition entitled Scapes. “The walls are covered with a variety of landscapes, gardenscapes, seascapes, etc.

“Art in the Park would not be happening without the hard work and dedication of our festival committee including Lisa Dower, Kathleen Buchan, Jackie Sture, Deb Grisé, Pat Keating and Tim Laurin. We have also received wonderful support from the Town of Penetanguishene who is helping sponsor Art in the Park,” Mealing said.

For more information, call 549-5425, or click the link provided.

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