From your intrepid reporter – day one at the Festival.
I’m exhibiting at the Fall Festival of the Arts DeLand this weekend. One day down. One to go.
I enjoy the little details of setting up a display.
This is not for the faint of heart. I awoke at 5am to the sound of a rain downpour. I pulled myself out of bed with a heavy heart. But, by 6 am when we were on the street setting up, it had slowed to a light drizzle. And then even that stopped. So… a cloudy day but otherwise OK.
This day included:
The sounds of clanging metal poles as artists set up in the early morning light.
Great conversations with interested art-appreciators.
Good sales!! I was pleased to sell a good handful of small matted collages and one large art quilt. (THANK THANK THANK - you patrons. It means the world.)
Some fun street art. This little vignette is painted on the sidewalk right near my booth set-up.
The good camaraderie of art quilt enthusiasts and especially SAQA members. I was happy to see so many people I know.
Art quilt friend Ellen Nepustil drove from the other side of Florida to visit DeLand today and also purcased a piece of artwork.
Many conversations with people who were not familiar with SAQA, encouraging them to learn about the organization and jump in!
Lots of people-watching
As you are reading, I am on the street once more, taking down the booth and packing up my car. (We close Sunday night. I posted this blog Saturday evening.) So, my hope is more good things happened Sunday.
If not, I’m still pleased with the weekend. I love talking to customers, showing and explaining my artwork. The hours in the studio are what’s required to show work. The interaction with customers is the end result.
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I send sincere wishes to all for peaceful Thanksgiving days. And may you have lots of pie!
For all the artmakers: Happy creating
For all the art lovers: Happy appreciating
Thank you for reading. I always enjoy questions and comments.
--Bobbi
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