“Around the Neighborhood” Art Reception
I had so much fun yesterday! I hosted an art reception in my home and invited all my neighbors. Quite a few enthusiastic people came and I had a great time talking about my art! Even with these out-of-focus photos, I think you can tell the place was hopping.
I called the reception/exhibit “Around the Neighborhood” since I’ve made many pieces inspired by local foliage. Including some that I photographed in my neighbors’ yards.
Even though fewer folks attended than I had hoped, the ones who came were VERY interested in the art. They asked lots of questions and stayed for quite a while. Add to that the camaraderie of neighbors who already knew one another, and the atmosphere was extremely social.
Several of my yoga buddies came and they were very enthusastic.
I served light refreshments, but everyone seemed more interested in the art.
They were enthralled with the in-process photos and samples I showed. They even got excited about a bunch of fabric swatches! I had pinned them up, showing that I was thinking about what I might do with them. That generated lots of conversation. Who knew?
In addition to all this socializing, I received many compliments on my work. What could be more fun than showing my art to new people and to have them be so enthusiastic about it?
Ellen Lindner
P.S. I’ll keep the display up through November 24th, 2013. If you live in the area, give me a call and you can come see it too.
What a great idea. Wish I lived close enough to come.
What a wonderful thing to do, to share your work with your neighbors. I loved your quilts that I could see in the pics!
Hi Sally and Debby,
Yes, it was quite fun! My neighbors had never seen quilts as art before, much less my own, so they were fascinated. (And also very complimentary.)
Congratulations on this lovely and successful event. Great idea to show your art in your own home. This is where you have created the wonderful pieces and by inviting the people who inspired you, you have closed the perfect circle. 🙂 I wish you lots of joy and prosperity and creativity for the future to come. 🙂
Christina, Adelberg, Germany
Hi Christina,
Yes, it was a very fun way to introduce my neighbors to something they didn’t even know existed: fiber art. If I could just produce enough work, I’d do it every year! (We’ll see.)