Wintergreen Arts plans 10th anniversary events
PRESQUE ISLE — The Wintergreen Arts Center invites the public to its 10-year anniversary celebration to be held on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
This event is free to attend and open for everyone to view the students’ art work, see results from Sip and Paint classes, appreciate a variety of art projects, tour the center, enjoy refreshments, and visit with friends and neighbors.
Other free and fun things to do include a variety of crafts for the kids, temporary tattoos for all ages, face painting and an origami peace crane folding demonstration.
The center is also participating in the Central Aroostook Area-Wide Yard Sale that day and will have activity books as well as Mo-Di-Do, the center’s signature play dough, available for sale. There may be a treasure trove of artistic finds as Wintergreen digs into its basement full of 10 years worth of keepsakes.
“We are so excited to be celebrating Wintergreen’s 10th anniversary,” said Kim Guerrette Michaud, co-chair of the center’s board of directors. “Over the years we’ve grown and evolved. Wintergreen has touched the lives of so many people through creative experiences, employment, events, and family opportunities. We are extremely grateful for our volunteers and supporters, and this is also a very special day to thank them for their commitment.”
Heather Harvell, who serves with Michaud as co-chair of the board, has been with the center in a variety of capacities for nine of its 10 years.
“Wintergreen is truly a success story unto itself,” said Harvell. “For not only a nonprofit, but for any business in a small town to stay solid and grow for 10 years is amazing. What we’ve figured out is that we need to see what this community needs from us, and what we need from them. We’re closer to finding that out, which is why we’re thriving. We’re an integrated piece of this community.”
During the June 4 festivities, the WOW (Wintergreen-On-Wheels) wagon will be parked outside. This uniquely decorated former ambulance will have its loudspeakers on and music playing to help welcome everyone to Wintergreen’s 10-year anniversary celebration.
For more information, follow Wintergreen Arts Center on Facebook or call 762-3576.
