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Articles By Marilyn Wempa and Nancy Dalverny Monroeville Arts Council’s ‘Art Park’ in the M onroeville Arts Council team members coordinated the group’s fifth “Art in the Park” event on June 18. The highly popular annual event was held at Monroeville Community Park West from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6 through 12. More than 250 children and family members attended. There was no admission charge because funding was provided by UPMC East. Monroeville Recreation and Parks Department provided the publicity and reserved the venue. Craft supplies and additional instructors were donated by Pat Catan’s of Monroeville. A variety of activities were offered including art, crafts, theater, music and creative experiences designed by experienced Art in the Park volunteer coordinators, allowing youths to enjoy fibre arts, beading, drawing, painting and more. Children had the option of staying as long as they wanted, or selecting preferred activities. Parents were offered art activities, or could relax on their own in the adult areas. MAC members thank all those who worked and participated to make this event successful. Monroeville | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 45