Arrive to a warm welcome
Participants and families enter an encouraging space where every way of creating is valued.
D3Day presents · In partnership with Grimaldi Gallery
Art in the Park
An inclusive, hands-on art experience where children and young adults with disabilities and challenges can explore, learn and create alongside professional artist Mark Grimaldi and his right-hand artist, Zack Paul.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 PM at Grimaldi Field in Poughkeepsie, New York, concluding with dinner at 5:00 PM.
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October 17, 20262:00–5:00 PM · Dinner at 5:00 PM
Poughkeepsie, NYGrimaldi Field
Every abilityNo art experience needed
Color, confidence and community.
More than an art lesson
We focus on possibility—not perfection.
D3Day Art in the Park gives every participant room to experiment, make choices and discover the satisfaction of creating something that is truly their own.
Mark Grimaldi, his right-hand artist Zack Paul and the D3Day community will make the creative process welcoming, flexible and full of encouragement, with families and caregivers part of the experience.
“There is no single right way to make art. Every mark can tell a story.”Reserve a place →
The Art in the Park experience
A creative day designed for every ability.
From the first welcome to the final reveal, each participant will be encouraged to explore in the way that feels right for them.
Meet Mark Grimaldi & Zack Paul
Learn alongside two artists who make the creative process energetic, approachable and fun.
Explore color and movement
Try hands-on art activities, follow curiosity and discover new ways to express an idea.
Celebrate every creation
Share the joy of making something personal in a community that cheers each participant on.
Meet the teaching artists
Mark Grimaldi & Zack Paul
Mark and his right-hand artist, Zack, bring professional art into the community through energetic, hands-on experiences that invite young people to get involved in the process—not simply watch from the sidelines.
Visit Grimaldi Gallery ↗Plan your day
Event details for participants and families.
Enroll now to save a participant’s place. We’ll share arrival details with registered families before the event.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
2:00 PM–5:00 PM, concluding with dinner at 5:00 PM.
Grimaldi Field
Poughkeepsie, New York. The ballpark is our open-air canvas for the day.
Children and young adults
Created for D3Day participants with disabilities and challenges, together with their families and caregivers.
No art background needed
Participants can explore at their own pace. Curiosity is the only thing they need to bring.
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A new kind of day at the ballpark. There are no baseball activities at this event—Grimaldi Field becomes a welcoming outdoor studio.
Participant enrollment
Reserve a place for D3Day Art in the Park.
Complete one form for each participant. Enrollment is free and open to children and young adults with disabilities and challenges.
- No prior art experience is required.
- Parents, family members and caregivers are part of the day.
- Final event details will be sent to enrolled families.
D3Day Art in the Park
Participant Registration & Release
Please complete one registration and release form for each participant.
Come ready to imagine, explore and create.