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Friday, 29 April 2011 21:31 |
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I just returned from a great trip to Savannah and Charleston for nine days. One of the things I do whenever traveling is to stop in the local art centers and small galleries for a visit. I carry a few of the Pinole Artisans brochures and business cards. After looking around I introduce myself and ask about their group. It's a marvelous way to get acquainted and they often share other specials spots that a visitor might not know about.
While in Savannah I went to the Telfair Museum and Art Galleries; there were artists everywhere sketching and painting. When I went into the modern gallery section I found a group of tables in the entry way with kids doing all kinds of art projects. I stopped to visit (of course) and found out they were celebrating "Sketch Crawl 2011" throughout the city that day sponsored by the Savannah Art Association. Of course I bought the T-shirt and got their flier. They told me that this day is a national art celebration day and couldn't believe that we in the Bay Area didn't participate. I'll get on line and find out more about it; wouldn't it be fun to celebrate in our area too!
Celebrate art every day! Take along some brouchers and fliers!
Jean Fisk
President
PS: The May meeting of the Pinole Artisans will be Friday, May 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Pinole United Methodist Church in Gilmore Hall. The church address is 2000 San Pablo Avenue in Pinole. The program will be presented by artist, Ray Marshall of the Montclair district of Oakland, who has published a new coffee table book, Paper Blossoms, which is a pop-up book of coloful flower arrangements. Mr. Marshall will display the book and talk about the process involved. Visitors are welcome. Bring a sample of your art for the Peer Awards.
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