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Art in the Park celebrates 52nd year in Steamboat Springs

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One of the Yampa Valley’s most beloved summer art festivals returned over the July 12–13 weekend as Art in the Park took over Steamboat’s West Lincoln Park in a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity.

Hosted by Steamboat Creates, the event featured more than 120 artist booths. Participating artists from across the country took full advantage of the opportunity to showcase paintings, ceramics, jewelry, leather goods and more. Live music, food trucks, interactive art and a wealth of activities for children and adults who are young at heart offered a full palette for the weekend.

New this year was Steamroll Steamboat, a live steamroller printmaking event. Also on display was an artist-donated metal sculpture of an owl made from scrap steel and tools, auctioned off in a special tent. Called “The Guardian,” it was created by nationally known artist Malen Pierson.

Performances ran both Saturday and Sunday and included a wide range of acts, including a Perry-Mansfield performance.

Michael Thiele of the Hardwood Music Company plays a tongue drum he made at Art in the Park. The annual celebration of art featured a wide variety of artists representing many genres.
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This year’s event featured old favorites, new additions and camaraderie among the artists. A deer skull with a colorful overlay greeted guests at Art in the Park.
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Janet Funk of Natural Silhouettes creates a detailed image of a bull elk. Many artists at this year’s Art in the Park contributed pieces celebrating the wildlife of the Yampa Valley.
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Despite hot temperatures and bright sun, Carl Ortman took the opportunity to capture the winter spirit of Steamboat Springs with his depiction of young people learning to ski.
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A child plays near West Lincoln Park’s well-known elk sculpture during last weekend’s Art in the Park. Many children enjoyed the youth-centered booths, programs and attractions, all designed to engage them in both the arts and the event.
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Alpaca sweaters and shawls at last weekend’s Art in the Park.
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Art in the Park, held Saturday and Sunday, brought a diverse mix of artists and vendors to Steamboat’s West Lincoln Park.
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Gus Waneka of Waneka Pottery stands alongside a display of his work.
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Michael Meissner, owner of Meissner Fine Art, paints during Art in the Park. Good weather and strong energy inspired many artists to do demonstrations that captured the surrounding scenery.
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Community education was also a feature of Art in the Park. A handler from the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program educates attendees about rehabilitated birds.
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