OUR FIRST ART SHOW!

                

     Art makes people happy. That was abundantly evident when a group of us put on a neighborhood art show yesterday. It took place at the United Church of Gainesville on NW 5 Ave.

 

     Everyone had a great time and we raised over $650 for the local Food4Kids program. 

       Most of the action took place inside.

 

Twenty-six artists displayed their work

   

     While others chose to display their creations outside, in the patio, on a perfect fall day.

 

 

    Heidi Stein got us in the holiday spirit with her Krampus sculptures. 

 

    He's the mythical Eastern European figure who punishes children who are bad.

    

 Inside children (good ones!) were enchanted by an artist who made sculptures instantly on a 3-D printer.

 

     

   Our friend, Uta, presented a wide variety of her amazing creations.

 

  

I threw in a few of mine as well.

 

     This was a different kind of show. One where you could sell art...or not.  This display -one of the best- had all sorts of incredible, colorful wool sculptures.

 

 

    Nothing was priced. When I asked the artist how much her blue felt hat costs she told me, "I have no idea. I don't sell my work". She then offered to teach me how to make one.

    The ultra-talented Malika Green sold many delicate French macaroons but what really caught my eye where her shoes! 

 

    Who ever thought you'd see platform shoes for toddlers, or, these witchy brown wonders? 

 

 

It's like seeing flying pigs, another story I picked up yesterday, but I'll save that for another column.  

      Our first show was terrific. When we do it again next year come join us!

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