Matthias James to be in Appleton, Wi July 29,2012: Art at the Park

July 29th Art at the Park features new enhancements The Trout Museum of Art’s 52nd annual Art at the Park takes place Sunday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at City Park, Appleton. Nearly 200 artists from seven states will be exhibiting their works. Artwork will be juried by textile and fiber artist Christine Miller of Dallas, Texas. New enhancements to the event include an Imagination Playground and children’s art area hosted by The Building for Kids Children’s Museum, strolling opera performances by the Madison Fresco Opera’s Opera Unplugged, The Avenue 91.1 jazz soundstage, a community mural project, and a student art exhibition. Refreshments will be augmented by new local food vendors including the Kangaroostaurant, an authentic spanferkel by ABC Pigroast, and a beer and wine garden hosted by Appleton Downtown, Inc. Visitors will also have the opportunity to register to win original artwork donated by participating artists and tickets to Jazz at the Trout events at The Trout Museum of Art’s Membership Booth. Trolley services will be available from downtown Appleton parking garages and handicapped parking will be available on Park Street. The public is encouraged to park at downtown Appleton’s Soldiers Square Ramp, East Ramp, or Midtown Ramp. There will be stops at these ramps for the Downtown Trolley to allow easy access to the “Art in the Park” event. The Downtown Trolley drop-off point at Art at the Park will be located at the corner of Franklin and Drew Streets. 2012 ART AT THE PARK ARTIST BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS & REGISTRATION DETAILS