Grafton Lakes State Park invites artists to portray the Park’s fall scenery on Sundays from September 20 through October 11 (Columbus Day weekend). Registered participants in the Art in the Park program will receive free Sunday admission to the park to paint, draw or photograph in exchange for submitting a piece to the Silent Art Auction at the Winter Festival on January 23, 2010.
The Park’s forests, wildlife and lakes make for spectacular autumn scenery and an ample supply of inspiration. The pieces will be displayed and auctioned at the Winter Festival, which was attended by nearly 2,500 people last year. Artists will split the proceeds of the auction with the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park, a group that supports the Park’s
environmental education programs. Any works that do not sell at the auction will remain on display in the lobby of the Park office for the coming year or be returned to the artist.
To sign up, participants can register at Park office seven days a week. You can also call the Park naturalists to register for Art in the Park at 279-1155 and have a pass mailed to you. Space is limited so call soon to reserve your pass.