HISTORIC PARK CITY GALLERIES HOST MAIN STREET PAINT OUT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HISTORIC PARK CITY GALLERIES HOST MAIN STREET PAINT OUT

Park City, Utah (May 21, 2014) The Historic Park City Alliance is pleased to announce the Main Street Paint Out scheduled for Sunday, June 1, 2014. Local galleries will expand upon the monthly Gallery Stroll to include live exhibitions in Historic Park City.

“For the last several Sundays, the Historic Park City Alliance has been promoting Sundays in the district with free parking, special events and promotions each Sunday,” says Alison Butz, Historic Park City Alliance Executive Director. “The final Sunday of our efforts falls directly following the monthly Park City Gallery Association Gallery Stroll. It felt like the perfect opportunity to bring art outside for live demonstrations for our visitors.”

“Our artists are excited to be prominently featured in Historic Park City and for the opportunity to showcase their work in such a public setting,” says Maren Mullin, owner of Gallery Mar and Main Street Paint Out event organizer. “Participating galleries have each selected a featured artist for the Paint Out.”
Participating Galleries and Featured Artists Include:

• Gallery MAR:
  Bridgette Meinhold, watercolor and encaustic, painting in Miner’s Park

• J.GO:
  Paul Vincent Bernard, Drypoint and oil on aluminum, painting Miner’s Park

• Meyer Gallery:
  Mark Crenshaw, oil painting, painting in Miner’s Park

• Terzian Galleries:
  Doug Braithwaite, oil on panel, painting on top of parking garage China Bridge

Additional participation from Park City Gallery Association members including Coda, Mountain Trails, Paint Mixer and District Gallery.

The Main Street Paint Out takes place on Sunday, June 1, 2014. Artists will begin painting at noon in their specified locations. Guests interested in specific artwork are invited to visit the respective gallery to view each artist’s work.

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Media Contact:
Meisha Lawson
Historic Park City Alliance
meisha@historicparkcityutah.com
435.659.9283

ABOUT HISTORIC PARK CITY: 'THE MAIN ATTRACTION'

With a thriving business district that boasts more than 250 shops, lodges, restaurants, resort and cultural activities, art galleries and signature events, it's no doubt that Historic Park City is "The Main Attraction." The Historic Park City Alliance (HPCA) is dedicated to promoting Park City's Main Street and surrounding area as a viable, vital and dynamic place to live, work and play while also encouraging business development and enhancing activities that benefit the district.

Nestled in the valley bordered by Deer Valley Resort on one side and ski in, ski out access to Park City Mountain Resort on the other, it is the heart and soul of our mountain town and the epicenter of all that is fun and spontaneous. Historic Park City serves as the backdrop to Park City's annual marquee events including the Sundance Film Festival, Park City Arts Festival, Park City Food & Wine Classic and Savor the Summit. Favorite locals' activities on Main Street include the Park Silly Sunday Market and Friday Night Gallery Stroll.