Metal artist Randy Dunn and his apprentice, Chris Bindschatel, stand in front of the dinosaur Mr. Dunn created out of pieces of previous projects. The dinosaur was recently sold in a Les Cheneaux Watershed Council auction. Mr. Dunn is expected to be at Art in the Park this Saturday, September 3, in Cedarville.

“The key to Art in the Park that sets it apart from other events like this is that we try to have as many artists demonstrating as possible,” said glassblower Rick Shapero. “The motivation behind this is to give patrons the chance to see the creative process.”

Mr. Shapero is a member of the Les Cheneaux Artisan Cooperative that is sponsoring Art in the Park this Saturday, September 3, in Cedarville’s waterfront park on Hodeck Street. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, and many of the 15 artists will sell their work.

Since Art in the Park was founded five years ago, Cooperative members have made it their goal to bring to light the artistic process, rather than the product. Demonstrators will include weavers and spinners, potters, wood carvers, metal artists, and painters. Live music will be featured throughout the day.

Art in the Park provides a social setting and patrons are encouraged to talk to artists and watch them work.

“Art in the Park is always a great venue for young people to find inspiration,” Mr. Shapero said.

The Les Cheneaux Artisan Cooperative provides professional development and exposure for artists and direction for fledgling artists. It has 42 members from the Les Cheneaux Islands, DeTour, and Pickford areas, who contribute to auctions and fundraisers for charity events throughout the year. A map of artists workshops and galleries is available at the Les Cheneaux Welcome Center in Cedarville and at local businesses.

Other events sponsored by the Cooperative include Music and Art Dockside in Hessel in July and a fall artist studio tour in October.