When it Rains…
As the saying goes, ‘when it rains, it pours’. In my case it might not be pouring but it’s a good fair drizzle.
After a very quiet exhibition year, autumn is buzzing. My work has been selected for one solo exhibit and two group shows.
My show at LiveArts opens on Friday, October 3rd in Charlottesville. I’m calling it ‘Crossroads’ because that’s where I am with my work - at a crossroads. It will feature early photo encaustic pieces that have not been exhibited outside my studio and more recent cold wax collages and 3-D encaustic wall sculptures. If you’re in the area stop by LiveArts on October 3rd between 5:30 and 7:00. There’ll be sparkling wine (thank you, LiveArts) and if I get my act together a few tasty nibbles. LiveArts is on the corner of East Water and Second streets, just off the Pedestrian Mall and next to the aptly named Second Street Gallery.
Also opening on October 3rd in Cooperstown, New York is ‘Lasting Impressions’, a group show presented by International Encaustic Artists at Cooperstown Art Association Gallery. Two of my smaller 6x6” works were selected by an artist whose work I love, juror Lyn Belisle. I wish I could be in Cooperstown for the opening but until I learn teleportation that’s not going to happen.
One opening that I do plan on attending is d’Art Center’s ‘Tiny but Mighty: A National Juried Exhibition of Small Artworks’. One hundred artists from thirty-two states submitted three hundred and fifty entries. I’m very happy ‘Dublin Bedsit’ was selected by juror Janice Gay Maker to be one of 46 works exhibited in The Vault gallery. The show opens on Saturday, October 25th and runs through December 6th. The d’Art Center is located at 740 Boush Street in Norfolk, Virginia (as opposed to Norfolk, Nebraska, the home of my college roommate).
Meanwhile…Did someone mention the holidays? Too soon! Too soon!
Unless, of course, you’re an artist who’s been selected to participate in three craft fairs. In between creating the fine art for exhibits I’ve been creating the craft art for holiday fairs. The first is at The Center at Belvedere at 540 Belvedere Boulevard in Charlottesville. You’ll find me behind my 6 foot table in the atrium all day on Saturday, November 1st.
And then I have a month to re-build my inventory.
The Lodge at 330 Claremont Lane in Crozet hosts a holiday fair every year for it’s residents and the surrounding community. Pop in on Thursday, December 4th from 1-4 PM. It’s a sweet little event with plenty of vendors.
Finally, Bluebird & Co is hosting their second annual Holiday Crawl in Crozet on Saturday, December 6th. This is a fantastic indoor/outdoor event where the main drag in Crozet is lined with craftspeople and shops host artists indoors. The event has a great European Holiday Fair vibe. You’ll find me outdoors for this one - I’m not certain where quite yet - so fingers crossed the weather cooperates.
Whew. It’s going to be a busy autumn! Like I said, when it rains it drizzles!