On The Way Art Day

Bruce and Eric 

Michelle in black and Jackie in the background

After a "successful" show in the Valley, today started with unloading the car, organizing everything for a future exhibit, and finding a place for all that stuff in my tiny house and even tinier office.  Ahhh, but tonight all is well and everything is done--except for taking back the easels I borrowed...

In spite of the work, Vermont is a wonderful place to be an artist--such camaraderie among the arts and business community.  I borrowed easels from a friend who paints,  Marcia Hill, and the Helen Day Art Center.  

The mat holder came from a fellow photographer, Annie Tiberio Carmeron .  Our  advertising was enhanced by a sandwich board from Bear Pond Books, a local independent bookstore. 

Then there is the sweetness of being with a group of artists who look out for each other, help each other set up and take down even when tired and hungry, and are generous in the sharing of a Visa square with those who don't have one (me).
Holly King, Michelle Saffran, Jackie Smith--thank you for being such enthusiastic and kind members of our art group.  We are truly "On The Way." And thank you to your partners and mine for being there to lug tables and chairs and art in and out, up and down, and around.

Oh, and how can I forget that we had underwriting help from  Majestic Auto of Moretown who generously paid the cost of insurance for the rental of the Historic Moretown Town Hall.

Speaking of historic-- the tin ceiling, hardwood floors, and large stage, complete with old stage curtains, added greatly to the ambience of the day. As did our musicians, Bruce Saffron, Eric Nielson and "Peace and Pardon," a trio that sings 19th century parlor music.

What a special day!

Holly and a prospective buyer

Patricia and her friend/buyer of art Karen

The refreshment table