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Upcoming Events:

THIS WEEKEND!
Medieval Fair
Sunday, October 5
1:00 - 5:00pm
A Medieval village featuring recreated activities and demonstrations from the Middle Ages.

FREE, $2 suggested donation
(rain or shine, exception: severe weather/heavy rain)

First-ever
Caponi Art Park Photo Contest

Submit your favorite photo(s) taken at Caponi Art Park at flickr.com by October 20, 2008.

1st Prize: $50 gift card to National Camera Exchange
2nd Prize: $25 gift card to National Camera Exchange



In addition, winning photographs will be announced in our November eNewsletter, posted on our website and used in promotional materials.

Visit the Flickr Caponi Art Park group or our website for rules and details on how to enter. All sumbitted photos can be viewed by the public at our Flickr group.

For a complete list of events and more information about the park,
visit our website at: www.caponiartpark.org

Dear Friends of the Caponi Art Park,

2007 Medieval Fair
Photo credit: Lora Nelson

Come out for the annual Medieval Fair this Sunday, October 5 and experience the Middle Ages through the Society for Creative Anachronism, “an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe.” Authentic pavilions will be on display in a Medieval Village as SCA members in period dress present interactive demonstrations and activities to the public, including rapier and other armored combat, pewter casting, music and dancing, cooking, heraldry, and fiber arts.
www.sca.org
www.northshield.org

Photo Contest Deadline October 20th + Great Prizes!
What does the park look like from your perspective? Capture it through your photos! The Art Park invites you to enter our first-ever digital photography contest this fall. Whether you’re an amateur or experienced photographer, snap some photos while taking in the sculptures and natural beauty of the park. Like the tired old saying, a picture is worth a thousand words. Visit our website and view photos here.

Come for the art, stay for the fun!

I heart Caponi Art Park

Thank you to everyone who has donated time and charitable gifts to the Art Park this year. Contributions from individuals like you are essential to the park and its ability to offer free family-friendly cultural programs. If you enjoyed one of our programs this year, walked the trails and appreciate what the Art Park provides the community, please consider giving back! Caponi Art Park is an independent nonprofit.

Many businesses offer volunteer and matching gift programs that allow employees to volunteer during work hours or match their charitable contributions. Ask your employer about their charitable programs and double your support for the Art Park.

How "Voting Yes" will affect the Art Park

The Water, Land and Legacy Amendment will impact this community treasure two ways: (1) provide more stable and long-term sources of funding to support our free, family-friendly cultural programs; (2) provide funding opportunities to preserve and maintain the natural areas of the Art Park for years to come.

Consider this: State funding for the arts is cut almost every year there is a budget deficit. Currently the state invests roughly $2 per person in the arts each year. In return, arts activities generate approximately $1 billion, or $195 per person, in tax generating economic activity. That is a great cost benefit ratio and makes arts funding a sound investment for MN’s economy and quality of life.

Volunteer Opportunities

Caponi Art Park is looking for individuals, families and groups who are interested in becoming more involved with this unique community park. Those interested should contact volunteer@caponiartpark.org.

Current Opportunities:
Fall Leaf Raking   Enjoy the fall colors and autumn weather while raking leaves. Good for groups and families. Fall Clean-up Event is on Saturday, October 25th from 12 – 4pm. Organized groups can be scheduled anytime.

Open:
May - October
Tuesday - Sunday (closed Mon.)
9:00am - dusk

The park is open to the public free of charge. Donations are appreciated to help maintain the park and provide programs.

Contact Us:
Caponi Art Park
1205 Diffley Road
Eagan, MN 55123
Tel 651.454.9412
info@caponiartpark.org

The mission of the Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is to provide a cultural and educational center where people of different talents and interests come together with art and nature, to restore, nurture and maintain the basic unity of the human spirit.

2008 Season Sponsors