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  • Instructors Show @ Schlow

    Instructors Show @ Schlow

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  • Congratulations Mary Beers!

    Congratulations Mary Beers!

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  • Farmland Preservation Artists @ Foxdale Village

    Farmland Preservation Artists @ Foxdale Village

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  • Thank You Plein Air Artists!

    Thank You Plein Air Artists!

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  • First Friday, August 5

    First Friday, August 5

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  • Michele Randall Exhibition @ KISH

    Michele Randall Exhibition @ KISH

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  • Fall Classes & Workshops

    Fall Classes & Workshops

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”f5c7334d-8293-442e-96fe-03c0c74d43fc” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Registration Opens July 30 Coming this fall, old favorites and new additions! Registration for adult studio classes and workshops opens at 12:00 am Saturday, August 30. Registration for each class and workshop closes 5–7 days prior to start.…

  • Congratulations Anni Matsick and Nancy Brassington!

    Congratulations Anni Matsick and Nancy Brassington!

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  • Call for Entries: SQUARE Show!

    Call for Entries: SQUARE Show!

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  • Plein Air Event Saturday, July 30

    Plein Air Event Saturday, July 30

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