Village Squire, 1977-08, Page 29ART
Art In The Park provides a lot
of free entertainment
BY G.P.
Nearly a decade ago a handful of artists
and potters summoned up the courage to
squat under the trees to the east of the
Festival Theatre and display their wares.
As their numbers increased complaints
were made about them encroaching on the
picnic area and there followed the threat of
expulsion.
Fortunately for all festival goers as well
as art oriented towns people a compromise
arrangement was made. The group moved
down by the swan pond to the west of the
parking lot where they are still exhibiting
on Wednesdays. Saturdays and Sundays
through July and August.
The group now levy a self-imposed fee
which goes to park rental. advertising and
has annually lead to a small but useful
annual surplus which is donated to chosen
art program in Stratford itself. There are
now more than 70 members working in a
variety of mediums.
The writer, a regular theatre goer, and
enthusiastic art lover has kept a close
watch over the exhibitors over the years
and would like to offer the following
comments (admittedly subjective) for the
benefit of Village Squire readers who may
not yet have enjoyed the pleasure of a
really rewarding stroll among the
exhibitors on a sunny afternoon. Give
yourself plenty of time for you will find a
couple of hours little enough to have a
careful look at all the group has to offer.
The location with its green lawn and shade
giving trees on the south and its lovely
view of the swan pond on the north offers a
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