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Shenandoah National Park to host ‘Art in the Park’ in September

Crystal Graham
shenandoah national park artist in residence 2022
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The Shenandoah National Park Trust will host its third annual “Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah” Sept. 26-27.

Mark your calendar now to explore the intersection of nature and art through free workshops and demonstrations over two days in the Big Meadows area.

Art in the Park features workshops taught by local artists, working with a variety of mediums from watercolor painting to printmaking and more.

The Trust’s Launching Emerging Artist Ishraq Quasem and the Artist-in-Residence Dani Davis will also be leading workshops within their respective artistic fields.

Visitors of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate, and all supplies will be provided.

The event coincides with National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, when visitors may enter Shenandoah National Park for free.


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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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