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Tamarack to Host ‘Youth Arts in the Parks’ Reception

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As spring continues to wash across the Mountain State, students from the southern counties will gather at Tamarack to celebrate art and wildflowers.

In partnership with Tamarack and the Fayette, Raleigh, Nicholas and Summers County school systems, the New River Gorge National River sponsored they "Youth Arts in the Parks" contest for students in grades K-12, challenging them to showcase their best creations that were inspired by the region's wildflowers.

More than 300 area students from 28 public, private and home schools submitted work to the contest. 45 of the best works were selected to be displayed at a juried event at Tamrack.

Students, parents and art lovers will gather at the Tamarack auditorium at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, for a reception honoring the students who participated. In addition to students and parents, representatives of the National Park Service will be on hand to discuss the success of the Youth Arts in the Parks program.

Auditorium space for the event is limited, so parents and students who wish to attend should R.S.V.P. ahead of time. For more information, contact Robin Snyder with the National Park Service at (304) 465-6523.