Out and about with ArtWalk

NEWPORT — Around 27 vendors showed up to the annual Earth Day ArtWalk at TJ Kelly Park Saturday, April 26 in Newport. Local artists displayed their work, there was live music, kids’ activities and a community art project. A treasure hunt led participants through downtown Newport for a chance to win prizes. The event was sponsored by the Newport Creative District. For more information, go to www. newportcreativedistrict. com.

All photos by Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

Phyllis Kardos of Responsible Growth NE Washington sets up a spin dial game where players could win everything from fruit to seeds to books. The booth also had a display on how long it takes certain materials to break down after disposal.

Newport artist Colleen Russell works in acrylics and mixed medium.

Shaun Deller of Kaniksu Folk School had carvings for sale and did demonstrations. He plans to teach classes at Create Art Center this year (TBA).

Ed Syskel with Selkirk Alliance for Science (middle) says 18 million birds migrate through Pend Oreille County every year.

Create Art Center had sock and scarecrow doll crafts available for youth to take part in.

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