Art in the Park 2015 [Vale, Oregon] Press Release
Paint the Park
at Drexel H. Foundation’s
“ART IN THE PARK”
on Flag Day!
This event is for the whole family. All children & teen volunteers helping paint the park playground equipment are eligible to enter the art competition. Each participant will be provided with supplies and brushes and will get a chance to create their very own “mini-mural” to be entered into a “visual art” competition for the chance to win some great prizes. Every one who participates receives a prize and is a winner! The 1st place prize for each age category wins a trophy. Contestants will be given a time limit and will get to choose their topic and colors. Supplies are provided, but ideas are your own, so it might be a good idea to plan ahead what you want to create.This year on Flag Day, “We hope to raise awareness of the flag, the national anthem, the arts, and the importance of giving back to your community on this Patriotic Day” said Fuson. So join the Drexel Foundation in this free event, you may want to think of a topic that prides itself on being an American, or honors our armed forces or Flag, or create a special fathers day mural. You can paint whatever you like on your own “Art in the Park mini mural” to take home!
Drexel H. Foundation’s mission is to build exposure to the arts and history by providing free multi-disciplined art programs for children. “We provide a mechanism for citizenship and community art awareness in our ‘Certificate of Achievement’ programs and ‘Art in the Park on Flag Day’. We use the fun of the arts to strengthen children’s self-esteem and improve our community by teaching citizen involvement,” said Sandijean Fuson, President of the Drexel H. Foundation. The annual “Art in the Park on Flag Day” visual Art program began in 1999 when the Drexel Foundation painted the Vale Park playground equipment, which had not been painted for several years. Many of the children and adult volunteers participate every year in this fun community improvement event. On May 28th, 2002 the City Council of Vale, by resolution, voted to allow the Drexel Foundation to use the City Park for this event each year. The City Resolution commented on the Drexel Foundation’s past and continued support of the youth in the arts for the benefit of the citizens of Vale by saying; “The council gratefully accepts and supports this endeavor to maintain these facilities and the promotion of the arts among our youth by the Drexel Foundation.” There is city support for this event, which is at no cost to the city.
So put on your paint clothes, get the creative juices going and come help paint the park! If you have any questions you can call Kelsey Tolman or Sandijean Fuson at (541) 473-3470 and leave a message. “Thank you to all those sponsors, contributors, supporters & volunteers who help us provide our art programs to the community of Vale.” said Fuson. Mark you calendars now for the Drexel Foundation’s programs: August Art Camp Workshops August 10-13th 9:00am-noon, Free Talent Show August 13th 7:00pm; Crash Course in Film-making [with award-winning producer/director Phil Stucker] Sept 9, Children’s Film Festival and Film-makers Competition Sept.-12th at 6:00pm-10:00pm, Historical Grand Opera House & Vale Hotel Tours & Open House Dec. 31st 9:00am -12:00pm, Teen Film Project Spring -Summer 2015, Free Prom Dresses & tuxedos at Drexel’ “Formal Closet” Spring & Fall 2015 by appointment. All these free events provide an opportunity for our local children to expand their minds, increase self esteem, and have positive influences and self expression all while learning the meaning of community. If you would like to participate, donate, volunteer or if you have any questions, please call Sandijean Fuson at (541) 473-3470 and leave a message or visit us on the web at All of The Drexel Foundation’s events are free and provide a positive atmosphere where creativity is encouraged for local youth. The community events put on by the foundation are successful in large part to the time and care of the volunteers, and the eagerness to help from both staff and the volunteers. They are always looking for others to help involve the community by volunteering at the Drexel Events. So mark your calendars for the future upcoming events during 2015. We hope to see you at the park on Flag Day!drexel2015/ artinthepark/ PR b4.