One of the first things I did after moving to Chicago was to focus on networking. I was in search of art associations and groups in order to find a niche in the Chicago art scene. The opportunities are limitless as I continue to learn about galleries, exhibitions, and professional art groups.
The first group I connected with was FusedChicago. I had already met several of the encaustic artists in this group from the conference I attended several years ago in Massachussetts. The chair person of Fused Chicago then told me about another local group, the Artist Breakfast Group. The artist breakfast group is a place where I have met art professionals and continue to learn about teaching and exhibit opportunities. The ABG is hosting their annual show next month at the Old Town Art Center and yesterday I had so much fun creating a coffee mug for the exhibit. Each exhibiting artist is required to donate at least 1 mug, proceeds go toward the group's expenses.
I decided to paint the red barn that is also in the painting I am planning on exhibiting.
October happens to be Chicago Artists Month. Caffeine VII opens October 8, and another exhibition I will have several paintings included is at Jenny Learner's Studio 303, Zhou B Art Center opening October 18.
Tonight is my artist reception at the Fine Arts building and it is a very busy art weekend with Chicago Art Expo also opening today. I will be visiting the expo tomorrow and will be going with my sponge-like attitude, take it all in and learn.
It does sound like a very busy weekend! I know your reception will go well. The cup you designed is gorgeous as is the painting you are exhibiting.
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Thanks, Pam, reception went well and soon off to the Art Expo at Navy Pier, it's a beautiful Saturday and life is good.
DeleteI hope it was a wonderful reception and everything is a learning opportunity--stay spongy. I like your cup; I saw it on Facebook--it's not showing up here on the blog (maybe because I'm on my iPad?).
ReplyDelete"Stay Spongy" should become my new mantra (although I don't have an old mantra). iPad does not work with certain video programs, guess the mug is one of them.
DeleteI hope you post more about that Old Town Art Center exhibit next month. I'd love to make it out to the show. Love your mug.
ReplyDeleteIt would be fun to meet you Sherry. The Old Town exhibit is on a Sunday afternoon and someone told me last night they thought it was the same day as the Chicago Marathon. If you do come, the show will be excellent - 1 painting (and at least 1 mug for sale) per artist, about 40 amazing artists are in the show.
DeleteAmidst all that lovely green, the red barn looks enchanting and inviting, the composition looks so beautiful Robin! I look forward to you sharing the expo pictures, good luck with the shows!
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