Family Art Weekend at the Wegner Grotto-plus prizes!

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Postcard Painting Weekend Offers Prizes for Painters and Family Fun at the Grotto
 
On August 2-3 the Wegner Grotto County Park, located 9 miles north of Sparta, will host a weekend of family fun through art making. The event includes exploring one of Wisconsin’s fascinating art environments and learning to paint in the Plein-Air style on a postcard-size canvas.  “Plein-Air” means “painting in the open air,” which in this case means painting pictures of the sculptures you see at the Wegner Grotto park.  All ages are invited to participate in this free art program.  Cash prizes will be awarded for all age levels and abilities.  All art supplies will be provided but supplies will be limited.
 
The Plein Air Painting Event will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 2nd and end at 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 3rd.   For beginners, there will be instruction on Plein Air Painting by Dr. Bob Tarrell, Edgewood College Art Department, from 9am until 4pm Saturday August 2nd.  All skill and age levels are encouraged to attend. Judging will take place from 4:00-5:00 pm on Sunday.  Digital photos of all entries will be taken and photos of award winners will automatically be entered in the state competition with the winners from the other competition sites.   Winners will have their works in an online exhibition on the Kohler Foundation website.  All participants are invited to have their work displayed at the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum, located at 200 West Main St., Sparta.
 
The Wegner Grotto County Park is located 15 minutes north of Sparta off Hwy 27, west on Hwy 71, south of the town of Cataract.   Please contact Jarrod Roll, 608-269-8680 or mclhr@centurytel.net for additional information.