PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER Back from his trip to a soggy Burning Man 2023, Emmaus-based artist Barnaby Ruhe paints a portrait of sisters Ellie, 4, and Emma, 7, Martinez, from Upper Macungie. Mom, Sara, smiles at her daughters. Ruhe was one of eight performing artists at the annual “Art in The Park” Sept. 16 in Allentown's West Park.

Award-winning pastel artist Jacqueline Meyerson was one of 126 artist exhibitors at the annual “Art in The Park.” Meyerson works from her Emmaus studio and teaches at the Baum School of Art, Allentown.