World Art Day is an international celebration of the fine arts which was declared by the International Association of Art in order to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide. The first World Art Day was held on April 15th, 2012, a date chosen in honour of Leonardo da Vinci's birthday.

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Your favorite sugar cookie recipe Art palette cookie cutter

1. Roll out dough and cut out palette shapes using cookie cutter. 2. Bake according to your recipe. Let cool completely. 3. Frost cookie with white royal icing. Let dry. 4. Pipe on a dot of each color royal icing for the “paint” . Let dry overnight. Royal icing recipe:

3 tablespoons meringue powder 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 6 tablespoons water 1. Beat all ingredients at low speed for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until icing

forms peaks. 2. Divide icing into 6 small bowls. Leave one bowl white. 3. Mix in red, orange, yellow, green & blue food coloring to get the bright

colors you want . This icing hardens quickly so be sure to keep the icing covered with a wet towel or place in plastic bag.

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