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bp m economist sunlstouffville tribunersaturdayrjuty 8tzooo jii 13 4 8 ibabbbiiettafr stdufrvffletrss isffikbfti vi proceeds directeditomarkharrii the friendliness art show aiiywher- the 25acre markham museum sets the stage for one of ontarios largest fine art shows slated for the july 15th and 16th weekend art in the park2000 sponsored by the markham economist and sim- the stouffviue tribune and mafkhams cultural venues is being billed as a family event promising to impress people of all ages up to 8000 people are expected to come through the gates at the museum located bnhwy 48 just north of 16th avenue now marking itsfifth year art in trie park has been described by participating artists as the friendliness art show anywhere made up of fine art displays live music a creative kids area a silent auction plenty of tastyfood and genuine community spirit art in the park offersquality variety and lots offun more than 125 artists will display their works inindividual outdoor spots set up to let the- public wander through artists include watercolor acrylic and oil painters jewelry makers sketchers as well as artists involved in woodworking sculpturing and iron work children can test their artistic skills in the kreative kid area by taking part in making a collage or by- trying their hand at painting their very own picture kreative kids is being run by the varley art gallery the sound of music will be heard throughout the weekend folk music and acoustic blues will come to thevshow compliments of brian osullivan and his band jazz pianist cory livingston will play at the gazebo while harpist kim michelle will set up in various stations in the park singer lisa swainwill bring her special talent and love of music while celtic band anam cara will be noticed for sure v the silent art action featuring more than 35 art pieces will be held on saturday from 10 am to 4 pm all items are donated by the participating artists proceeds from the auction will got to markham stouffville hospital art- in the park is affordable event officials stress the show is well received and its of a quality rarely seen at outdoor urban shows to top it off the setting of our outdoor show will be spectacular said debraweller event chairman the show runs from 10 am to 5 pm both days admission is 5 for adults and 3 for seniors and children as well those attending can take advantage of the offerings at markham museum including a chance to tour the heritage buildings at no extra cost all proceeds from art in the parkwill go towards the cultural venues of markham including the markham museum the varley art gallery and markham theatre everyone is welcome i think art think northland art company the group of seven renaissance is upon us the original pieces at auction are selling at record high prices to keep pace northland art company who has for years sold high quality prints by the group and their contemporaries has expanded its showroom centrally located in markham their new showroom includes a wide selection of 230 conservationframed images bythe group of seven and many other north american masters r i v with a simple click of your mouse you can browse their new web site i wwwriorthlandartcom showroom showroom hours web site 60 bullock drive markham ontario x3p3p2 v phone 905 2016446 fax t 9q52016556 wednesday to saturday ri000to500 public welcome wwwnbrthlandartcom ii i m wkhk exceptional art uniquely accessible artist maud skoogvone of the 135 artists who displayed their work during last years art in the park event was seen by thousands h hood robin hood apple pie and butter tart bake off at the unionviile celtic festival saturday july 1 5 230 pm create your famous apple pie andor butter tarts and you can win the following prizes compliments of robin hood 1st prize robin hood gift basket retail value 150 2nd prize robin hood gift basket retail value 100 3rd prize robin hood gift basket retail value 75 bring your apple pie or 6 butter tarts to the robin hood apple pie and butter tart bake off table next to the main stage at varley dr and main st on saturday july 15 at 230 pm please fill out the form below to let us know you are participating name phone please fax back to 41 66983836 or mail to 54 lona aye toronto ontario m4c 5j4 call janet sardine at 41 66989053 for more details v