The eagerly awaited annual Art in the Park event has concluded, leaving in its wake a day filled with artistic exploration and community engagement. Hosted by The Goodlife Institute and predominantly sponsored by Inter Pipeline, the event took place on September 14 at Vermilion Heritage Park, located at 5320-50th Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This year’s event featured an outdoor artisan market with approximately 25 vendors who showcased a diverse range of creations available for browsing and purchase. From intricate sculptures to handcrafted jewelry, attendees enjoyed an array of unique pieces that celebrated creativity.
In addition to the vendor market, attendees were treated to a complimentary lunch, including delicious cinnamon buns courtesy of Inter Pipeline. Throughout the day there were lineups to receive the lunch prepared by Lasting Impressions Catering which consisted of either beef or pulled pork on a bun with coleslaw and potatoe salad and free cinnamon buns that were baked in the community oven by Toland Cochrane and Councillors Rob Pulyk and Paul Conlon.
For those interested in a hands-on experience, artist Monica To led two art creation classes. The morning session, titled “Morning Masterpieces,” which had 38 participants and ran from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., while the afternoon session, “Coffee and Canvases,” with 18 participants took place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. These classes were available for a fee of $35 plus GST and provided all necessary art supplies and instruction. Pre-registration was required for participation and the classes were a great success.
Art in the Park wasn’t just about art and entertainment. The event also featured the Mobile Prostate Cancer Centre, The Man Van, courtesy of Inter Pipeline, and also sponsored by TD Canada Trust Vermilion. This initiative offered men the opportunity to undergo a simple PSA blood test, and if over the age of 40 they also received a stress check, glucose check, and blood pressure check emphasizing the importance of proactive health monitoring.
Local Jason Hamilton attended and had his PSA test completed.
“I have come every year since I turned 40 to have it checked. I think it's a lot easier to have a needle poke than trying to fight advanced prostate cancer. It’s good to have it done in the hope of catching it early,” said Hamilton.
As the event unfolded, the excitement was palpable, and Art in the Park truly exemplified Vermilion’s spirit of creativity and unity.
“The day celebrated both the arts and the community. I would like to thank the many volunteers who assisted me pre-event and during the event, many hands make events like this possible,” said The Goodlife Institute’s Paige Jaremco, looking back on the successful event. “If we didn’t have sponsors like Masterpiece Therapy, Knights Spraying, KFC, Vermilion Insurance, The Vermilion Rotary Club, LMG, and The Pomeroy Inn & Suites
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