Glendale City Arts Council Show

Where did this year go? I guess my facebook posting took over for a while and haven't caught up here. I enjoy reading the long and well thought out blogs of so many artists that I must support this medium! Please forgive me dear Blogspot! Lots has happened so far: I participated in the City of Glendale (AZ) Fine Arts Council exhibit. It was the 50th year they have been at it. You can certainly tell by the smooth and efficient way this show is run. The entry prospectus is very easy to use and contains all the labels to attach, the cards for acceptance notification and the details about the show. Everyone delivers the work and they hang it all for a showing. Then the declined work is picked up and the show continues until the ending reception. This is such an encouraging way to run the show where all have a chance to exhibit. A few years ago I talked an artist into entering. He was new to Arizona and was disappointed that his work did not get in. We joked about the thick skin it takes to be an artist. Later he called to say his work sold anyway! What a nice end to that tale.

This year I was delighted that my biggest entry sold for a good price. Yippee! It is the 30x40 acrylic "Salt River" that was featured in Art Collector magazine.