b'The Art Commission Prepares for Spring & SummerBY RAYMOND STREETT he sun is starting to shine, and the cold and cozy days are nearing an end. During this time, the Art Commission has been planning for the 2024 programming and evaluating the events from the previous year. Part of this evaluation is variety; we want to allow space for something different to be appreciated and enjoyed. If there is more similarity between art styles, music, and colors, some of the expression can be lost by becoming indistinct.Last December, the Art Commission hosted a highly attended open-to-the-public eventAbove: Now on display at City Hall. Top: John Morreall displayed his large at the Normandy Park Communityscale colorful canvases this winter.Club called Solstice Soiree. Thankthe 2nd annual Solstice Soiree. Bottom: Naomi Bensons artwork is you again to the Resounding GraceAlso, amidst the colder days,on display through the end of April in handbell choir and the Orchestra ofthere was a reception for JohnCouncil Chambers.Flight for an enchanting evening ofMorreall on January 11th. Hisreception for local artist Naomi music. This event was also part ofartwork had been in councilBenson on Friday, April 26th, at the citys year-long celebration ofchambers for the previous three7:00 PM. Come and check out the Normandy Parks 70th Anniversary!months. The new artwork this39 original paintings and meet the The Art Commission is lookingseason is a collection of work fromartist. Her artwork will be up until forward to the upcoming winter forNaomi Benson. There will be athe end of April.New in the City Council display case is an exhibit featuring sewing patterns called Our Mothers In and Around the Park Hands belonging to Gloria Lomax. This exhibit is a result of a partnership with the Highline AN INSIDERS GUIDE TO BUSINESSESHeritage Museum and its exhibits IN AND AROUND NORMANDY PARK within the Highline region. Come and enjoy this exhibit anytime City Hall is open.The Art Commission also looks forward to a new lineup for the Music in the Park series, with a Bring life back to your cherished antiques andspecial finale on August 25th. This nostalgic heirlooms.Since 1936, our skilledfinale will start earlier and feature craftsmen take pride in preserving the character of your furniture . more bands and other features to be announced. The Music in the Trust our family-owned business for all your furniturePark Series occurs every Sunday restoration needs!from 5:00-6:30 PM at Marvista Call us today at (206) 282-3241 for a complimentary quote Park. Look for flyers on the 4th of July parade and around town. See you all there!26 Normandy Park City SceneSpring 2024'