Juried Show & more news!!

Well, the Juried Show here in Manistee at our Manistee Art Institute is closing today.  I can't tell you how much fun it has been to be a part of the 36 amazing artists at the show.  As you can see, the space is beautiful in this over 100 year old hall - beautiful woodwork all around - and the art, well, there was art in almost every media.  There were some wonderful pieces that won prize money.  And although I didn't win any prize money (and would have been very shocked if I had), I had my two submissions chosen to be a part of the show (you could submit up to two pieces), and was very honored when I saw the quality of the work, and the artists whose work was chosen.  So many working, professional artists.  What an honor to be included in a group like this.

The show ends today, which means, of course, that I must go pick up my pieces.  But wait -- I received a call yesterday from one of the wonderful ladies on the MAI Board.  She asked if I would consider having my pieces taken to the local hospital to be put on display in their "Healing Arts Gallery."  And, they'd like to take both of my pieces! 

The local hospital has a hallway which everyone must go down who is receiving treatment, having tests, or visiting someone staying in the hospital.  The MAI has for a number of years, filled the hallway with delicious art - bright, cheery, and always original art, often done by local artists.  Any time I'm in there for those routine tests that everyone must take from time to time, I always budget an extra 15 minutes or so, just to take in all the new art.  Each new exhibit hangs in the gallery hallway for two months before it is rotated with the next exhibit!! 

Needless to say, I said that I was honored, and yes, they could take my pieces!  Imagine this, I'm in a gallery for two months!  Wow!!  They said they would display a price, if I'd like to offer the pieces for sale while on display.  For sale!  Well, since that was never a part of this experiment, I declined.  Mike likes these two pieces too much, and he complains that I don't hang much of my work in the house, I give it away to charity auctions and the like.  I'm so excited to show my in-laws when they are here from Georgia in December.  The only problem will be pulling in  the hospital to show them, and saying all right, everyone, let's get out and go look at art!!.... LOL!! 

More soon - hope every is well in your neck of the woods and enjoying fall.