Commit Acts of Art: Art in the Park

 "The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity." —Walt Whitman

On Saturday, 2 May 2026, the Cultural Arts Society of West Jordan sponsored the 4th annual West Jordan Art in the Park event. Last year we had high winds that sent many booth canopies flying. Two years ago, we had cold rain and wind all day.

This year, the day was warm and beautiful with a balmy, spring breeze. Fifty artists displayed their works, chalk artists worked their magic for the crowds, and the performing arts organizations who function under the umbrella of the Cultural Arts Society inaugurated our new permanent stage in the park.

Last year, as a member of the Cultural Arts Society board of directors and a visual arts section member, I organized a free Kids Art area for children and adults to commit acts of art during the event. We repeated the Kids Art area again this year with great success.

The city of West Jordan donated small flowerpots, paint, succulent plants, and soil which were left over from another city sponsored activity. Painting pots and planting succulents was a big hit while the supply lasted.

One young fellow drew a portrait of the solar system with labeling in English and Spanish.