Free ?Art Outdoors? Event at the Wegner Grotto Park

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Free “Art Outdoors” Event at the Wegner Grotto Park, Sparta, Aug. 22
 On Saturday, August 22^nd  the Wegner Grotto County Park, located 9 miles north of Sparta, will host a day of fun through art making. This event includes exploring one of Wisconsin’s fascinating art environments, the Wegner Grotto, and creating art in the out-doors.  Two art activities will be available to visitors: outdoor painting and mosaic making.  Visitors can learn 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.  Visitors may also choose to make mosaics using materials similar to those used to create the Wegner Grotto sculptures.  All ages are invited to participate in this free art program.  Cash prizes will be awarded for all age levels and abilities creating Plein-Air paintings, from young children through professional adult artists.  All art supplies will be provided but supplies will be limited.
Visitors are invited to create art anytime between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.   Judging for the Plein Air painting event will take place from 4:00-5:00 pm.  For beginners, there will be instruction on Plein Air painting and mosaic creation throughout the day.  All skill and age levels are encouraged to make-and-take home their own painting or mosaic.  This event will take place rain or shine, so come prepared.
 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.  The Grotto’s address is 7788 Daylight Road, Sparta, WI, 54656.   Please contact Jarrod Roll, 608-269-8680 or mclhr@centurytel.net for additional information.