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"LIBERATE LAUGHTER", our newest Art Center Show, is entertaining! Many exhibitors did try to bring items to express the theme, and I think you will find this a very enjoyable show. Remember that August 2 is TAKE IN DAY for the next Show, and the title will be "FREEDOM WITH FORM". Be thinking how you can play with this theme!
"SUMMER MADNESS", our nine day Show at the Fitzgerald location, has just ended. It was less than spectacular, but still brought into Pinole Artisans reserves almost a months rent. I thank all of you who participated for all your hard work, and for your persistant creativity. Many people commented on how beautiful the space looked and how impressed they were with the presented Art. People are, however, still hurting financially and were not able to consider the expensive pieces of Art, but chose the smaller, lower priced items. It is nice to accomodate a public oppressed financially with easily affordable prices. I had a wonderful response to conversations with folks wandering through the Art Exhibit. They loved to know what inspired me to do my artwork and where all of these places were (I do mainly landscapes). I urge you to talk to the people who come into our Art Center. Even if they don't have money to spend now, when the economy improves they will remember that you were kind and thoughtfull.
The Beautification Project in down town Pinole went forward despite the rain and Pinole Artisans made a good showing at the event. I was very impressed that so many Pinole Citizens responded to the call to help. We truly were a small town taking a decisive step to care for and improve the place we call home. I can honestly say that it was fun to be apart of this experience!
Plein Air Painting is an ongoing experience! Three to five of us are going out once a week to try to capture the beauty of nature. We share successes and failures. Both of these refine our talents and challenge us to greater achievements. I very much look forward to these weekly adventures. If you would like to be brave with us call me at 510-758-2935.
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