St. James Court Art Fair

I just arrived home from Louisville Kentucky where I was selling my paintings at the St. James Court Art Fair.  This is a big deal in Louisville – they even close the schools on Friday in the that area.  I have never been to an juried show that was as large as this one - I think there are a total of 750 artists.  The show is located in a historic district in Louisville, and the houses in this area are amazing.

I had a wonderful show, and met some wonderful people in Louisville.  The show was well run, and had a very festive atmosphere.  I loved discussing art with the patrons that stopped by my booth.  I also met some other great artists from all over the country.  We were also blessed with beautiful weather.   What a wonderful way to bid farewell to summer.  Thanks to everyone in Louisville for making this a great event.

Green Lake Fine Art Show – Best of Show

Just this last weekend I was at a show in a charming little town called Green Lake Wisconsin.  The town is on a huge Lake by the same name, and it was as beautiful as the town.  This was my first time at this show, and I was very excited about winning the ‘Best of Show’ award, especially with all of the wonderfully talented artists that were exhibiting.   While in town, we stayed at a resort/motel called BayView Resort.  It was right on the lake, and it was a wonderful place to grill out and relax after the show.  I met some wonderful people at this show, and am excited about returning next year.

Best Of Show

Artist / Poet Collaboration

I have finally finished my painting for the Artist/Poet Collaboration for the Crossings Gallery in Zumbrota.  This piece was really a challenge for me, even though the poem was fabulous.  I wanted to express the overall meaning of the poem, yet be true to my expressionistic style of painting.  I actually re-did the painting – entirely – twice.  I am happy with this third and final version though, so it was worth all of the effort and turmoil. 

 The poem ‘Country Girls, City Girls’ describes one summer that the girls spent in the country with Grandma, and how it changed who they were.  My painting ‘Both Worlds’ combines city and country images to show how we are a combination of our experiences, and how we can feel bound to multiple places at once. 

Poetry reading and opening reception: Friday, April 18, 7pm at the Crossings Gallery in Zumbrota, MN.

St. Paul Art Crawl

I’ve been busy getting ready for the St. Paul Art Crawl.  This will be my first year participating in this event that is now in its 17th year.  The mission of the Saint Paul Art Crawl is to create an artist-run venue which facilitates a mutually beneficial and meaningful interaction between the arts community and the public. 

I will be showing my work on the 7th Floor of the Rossmor building.  The building, which was built in 1916 was originall a Foot Schulez & Co. building, a shoe and boot manufacturer.  The property was later used as affordable housing for artists.  The building was remodeled in 2002 and now contains 129 condos on the upper 6 floors, with retail spaces on the first floor.  The building is still home to many artists, and the building is one of the art crawl sponsors each year.

 This year, there will be food and entertainment in the Rossmor as well as artists showing there work on each floor of the building.  The hours for the Crawl are …

Friday April 25, 6-10 pm – Sat April 26, 2-10 pm – Sun April 27, noon-5 pm

You can print out a map in advance, or pick one up at the Rossmor.  The easiest way to see all of the artists is to take the elevator to the top floor, and take the stairs down after you have visited all of the artists on that floor. This is going to be a very exciting weekend for both artists and patrons.  Hope to see you there!

Burnsville Art Fete

I currently have 5 of my paintings at an exhibit in Burnsville, MN called Art Fete.  The exhibit runs through March 16th, and it is in the Burnsville Shopping Center on the upper floor near Macy’s.  There was a nice opening reception on February 29th, and the Mayor was there to give a speech.   The Burnsville Visual Arts Society hosts this great event that gives regional artists an opportunity to display and sell their work in Burnsville.  There is a new Performing Arts Center currently being built in Burnsville.  I am very excited about this, as I am a big fan of performing arts.  The new center will also have a an area dedicated to displaying visual arts, so it will provide opportunities for all artists in the region.