Art in the Park festival seeks community talent

All are invited to Art in the Park, hosted by Art Spark Texas and McBeth Recreation Center. The family-friendly event is billed as an “inclusive arts festival that celebrates creativity, connection, and diversity,” and it is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Fiesta Gardens Pavilion, 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., offering live performances and “a variety of hands-on art activities designed for participants of all ages and abilities, encouraging attendees to explore their imagination and create unique works of art,” a news release explains. Local organizations, artists and performers (musicians, dancers and other entertainers) are invited to host booths offering “make-and-take” crafts, interactive art activities, art demos or performances. “It is so heartening to see the community come together to celebrate the joy of creativity and the power of inclusion through the arts,” said Celia Hughes, executive director at Art Spark Texas. “Art in the Park is a reminder that art has the unique ability to connect us all, regardless of age or ability.” For information on how to host a booth or perform at Art in the Park, email info@artsparktexas.org.