After the Show

Okay. Time to finally completely unpack...unpack from the Cape, unpack from the show. It was fabulous networking with all the artists and seeing friends, and it is time to build inventory back up and make some changes to how things are listed on the website. Ah. But that is normal work.

This is the first time I have been back to ArtSpace to show in more than 7 years. While teaching full time it was difficult to pull together enough artwork, and it is important to me to show new stuff. It is 11 months since my back surgery and it does feel like life is back on track, but for sure the economy isn't fully recovered~ at least not for those who make art.

Some of the richness and variety in the halls and studios was directly related to unemployment. A few artists showing had more time and energy to make stuff because their primary income was lost. It is hard on a household but it was great for the show. It was also easy to observe that many of the attendees make stuff themselves. We had plenty of time to trade for other artists' work Sunday afternoon.

Best part? Finding someone who has the same desire/passion to make a space for others to connect to their own creativity. Exciting stuff!