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For those who enjoy getting out and viewing summer tourism campaigns put together in Iowa's cities and towns, I invite you to come to Marion and visit "Art in the Pots." You won't be disappointed with the art or with the town.

As a part of the Marion Arts Festival earlier this month Marion unveiled abstract sculptures created by local artists (sponsored by local businesses). The dozen or so displays will remain available for public viewing throughout the summer and into the early fall. Self-guided tour brochures are available at downtown merchants.

The display featured at the top right of this post was created by Karen Hoyt and Francis Marion Intermediate's fourth grade students. This past Wednesday the art, "Honeycomb, Woncha Be My Baby," sponsored by Irwin's Clothing and J.D. Schlotterback Iowa Realty won "Best in Pot."

Special thanks is extended to the Marion Chamber's Special Events Committee who organized the street art and the Marion Arts Festival jurors for judging "Best in Pot."

Here are a few more of the beautiful pots currently available for viewing in downtown Marion:

"B and B"
Artist: Gary Bolden
Sponsored by Marion Brush MFG

"Diversity of Culture"
Artist: Tom Newport
Sponsored by Diversity Focus