So, What's New Art-wise?

It's been a while since I've had art-y things to talk about, but that changes today.  

1) SPUN

I'm thrilled to report that SPUN is accepting entries!  This year's juror is Jeffrey Mueller, Gallery Director of the Silvermine Arts Center in Connecticut.  The prospectus can be found here.  Here are the most important details: The deadline for entry is September 15th and works of any size up to 60" (any dimension) are welcome, including 3D works.  I hope you'll enter.

2) Docent Training

I'm heading to the KMA tomorrow for a docent training planning session.  This new exhibition will include a steep cultural and historical learning curve for me.  The show's not posted on the KMA website yet, but suffice it to say that it will be the largest of its kind ever produced on the East Coast.  More details to come as I can share them. But don't wait to visit the KMA until Februarym when this show opens.  Right now there's a fabulous exhibit called Wall to Wall: Carpets by Artists on display.  "Featuring seventeen artists from across the globe, the exhibition reveals carpets to be a powerful locus of meaning today, one that cuts across subjects of design, art, décor, production, and geopolitics. Wall to Wall proposes that artist-designed carpets play a role in modern art history as a critical form that is becoming increasingly popular in artistic practices."

Visitor interactive weaving at the KMA

3) Studio Time

This spring held a number of personal challenges for me, not limited to my parents' health issues; most notably, my son had to have a painful surgery with a difficult recovery.  I'm happy to report that he's fine, but I didn't anticipate how much time I'd spend on his care.  Some work I had hoped to submit had to be postponed but, nonetheless, I've made some in-roads in the studio.  I'm not sure I'm ready to share a sneak peek yet, but it's exciting to have time to sew again.  Now, I just have to wait for all the yellow jackets who've invade my studio to go away.... with the help of the pest management guy. 

4) Writing

I've been spending a bit of time helping a friend write about her art and, I must admit, I'm enjoying it quite a bit.  It's fun to delve into another artist's psyche to discover what makes them tick.

5) The Garden

My garden continues to enthrall me.  Some years are just magical. This is one of them.

An overabundance of hydrangea blossoms

I hope all's well on your end.  Please fill me in on what's going on!