How Arts in the Park, started 'for a common good,' became one of the country's top art shows

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How Arts in the Park, started 'for a common good,' became one of the country's top art shows

RICHMOND, Va. -- Arts in the Park in Richmond's Byrd Park has become one of the top art shows in the country since it began more than five decades ago. The show started when the Carillon Civic Association was founded as part of its mission to be more inclusive and bring the neighborhood together for "a common good." "Something that we could do to meet other neighbors, something we could do to involve all the neighbors no matter what race, religi…