Friends Of The Smokies Blog
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GSMNP Artist-in-Residence Program deadline nears for 2024 applications; Artists from 2023 share their experiences
February 13, 2024
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‘Plein Air Smokies’ showcases talented artists and beauty of the Smokies, Sept. 24-30, 2023
September 20, 2023
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Schoolhouse Gap Trail hike provides views of wildflowers, mushrooms and Park’s boundary
August 28, 2023