Penonome, Art in the Park and More

The 6th Annual Art in the Park festival was held in Penonome this Saturday, March 17th. The festival  strives to promote the development of the Cocle province by supporting student art and emerging talent.This year four scholarships for art materials will be given away, one from GANEXA (the local art school) and three from the municipality of Penonome. With the help of beach and mountain communities, this project has continued to support regional artists and launch projects promoting art development in urban and rural areas throughout the province. Many artist are unable to afford the tuition to attend art school or to buy art supplies. The Art in the Park initiative is geared towards generating the means to assist young artists develop their talents and achieve their goals. To learn more about Art in the Park, visit thier webiste at:  http://arteenelparque.wordpress.com/. Click the 'Read More' link for some wonderful Art in the Park pictures by Louise Belisle.