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Paint the Park

The Blackpool Art Society are holding their second event in the award-winning Stanley Park in Blackpool on Saturday 6 July. Hosted by the Blackpool Art Society, the event invites artists of all abilities to join them at the park for a day of painting from 10am. At the end of the day, the artworks will be displayed for the public to enjoy or buy.

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