The public is invited to explore the different arts and cultural organizations in the Grand Valley at this free event on Saturday, June 17 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Lincoln Park Barn. This is your opportunity to learn what’s going on and how you can get involved. Various groups, associations, organizations, guilds, and clubs representing music, dance, theatre, art, crafts, wood working, reading, and creative writing will be doing demonstrations and handing out information. Kids activities include a musical petting zoo, watercolor markers, and chalk art out on the patio. Get your passport filled and qualify for some amazing prizes donated by attending organizations.

The performance schedule for June 17 is as follows:
9:30-10:00 am               Erth Studios – Musical Performance
10:10-10:40 am             Absolute Dance – Dance performances
10:50 -11:20 am            Writers Forum – Read Poetry & Prose
11:30-12:00 pm             Creative Avenues – Dance/Theatre

Take Part in Art Expo is designed as a networking opportunity. There will be no sales of merchandise. The event is sponsored by the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture.

For more information call Lorie Gregor at 254-3876, visit www.gjarts.org, or like us on Facebook.