Dee Parker is August’s “Artist in the Environment”

Dee Parker paints on location.

“Artists in the Environment,” a monthly plein air demonstration set in the Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole area, raises awareness of our park’s beauty through art. Each month, noted plein air artists set up their palettes and paints and demonstrate their art for the public.

Everyone is welcome, each paint-out is free, and you may stay as long as you’d like. Bring your own art materials along and join the fun!

Natureʼs spirit continually inspires Wilson resident and artist, Dee Parker. On Saturday, August 8th, join her at the Jenny Lake Turnout in Grand Teton National Park for a three-hour painting demonstration, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. A fine arts student, Parker has been captivated by nature’s infinite landscapes, their patterns and influence on design. Her paintings beautifully exemplify her love of atmosphere and nature’s ever-changing light.

“Artists in the Environment” is sponsored by the Grand Teton Association. For information, contact program facilitator Bobbi Miller at 307.543.2910.  www.grandtetonpark.org 

 

 

 

 

 

Art Fair, Jackson Hole Style

Art Fair Jackson Hole, produced by the Jackson Hole Art Association, happens at Miller Park in downtown Jackson, August 7th-9th. This family-friendly fair has something for everyone. Great arts, crafts, sculpture, jewelry, wearable art, photography….there’s live music, kid’s games, and lots of food. 

In honor of the fair, I’ve written a rap:

Hey, ’tis Summer!
So it’s time to share
‘Bout that annual gig
The Jackson Hole Art Fair!

Or “Art Fair Jackson Hole”
As it likes to be called;
Nobody asked me—I’m not involved.
No matter the title
It’s a time we’re aware
Of Art that is new,
And Art that is rare.
If it suits you, please dine
On big chocolate éclairs. 

Hey, man
Don’t be bored;
Sometimes Harrison Ford
Comes to check out the art
And he brings Flockhart!

Buy ceramics, toys, fiber!
This poem’s the town crier
For an art fair weekend
Come rain or come shine-er.
Paintings, baskets, jewels, tents;
Sunscreen and some fivers
All make for a day
The whole family could die for!

See the Fair! Have fun.
This poem is so done.

Photo courtesy Art Fair Jackson Hole.

There is a modest fair entry fee, but once your hand has been stamped, come and go as you please! All funds benefit the Art Association of Jackson Hole, our local home for art classes, local artist exhibitions, art sales and all manner of art happenings. So do see the Fair! www.artassociation.org