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ARTS IN THE GARDEN FESTIVAL IN PALMER

Contributed by Meggie Aube-Trammell

The Palmer Arts Council (PAC) and Palmer Museum of History and Art (PMHA) are proud to present the Arts in the Garden Festival on July 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For many years, MatSu residents and visitors alike enjoyed the yearly Midsummer Garden and Art Fair. Last year, the event was canceled and the PMHA created a smaller event, Art in the Garden, to support the vendors who usually participated. This summer, the PAC is joining forces with the museum to create a larger event more closely resembling past festivals.

On the museum grounds, you’ll find artisan vendors, a kids’ art station, and several food vendors. The PAC will expand the event with more vendors in the Quad, hands-on art stations for kids and adults offered by other arts organizations, art workshops led by local artists, and a community canvas led by Barbara Hunt. The Alehouse has graciously donated the use of their stage. Scheduled so far are Mat-Valley Dance, The Robotz, The Highland Dancers, and the John Budnik Band. If you have a group that would like to perform, please contact PAC to schedule.

Participating organizations include Valley Arts Alliance, Valley Fine Arts Association, Bright Lights Book Project, Valley Community for Recycling Solutions, and Friends of the Palmer Library. If you are part of an organization that would like to participate, we’d love to have you join us! We are also seeking artist vendors to have booths on the Quad and volunteers to help make the day run smoothly.

For vendor applications or to volunteer, contact PAC Managing Director Meggie Aube-Trammell at palmerartscouncil@gmail.com or call 907-745-7735.