sunday, may 10, 2009
Mother's Day at the Birmingham Art Fair
Today I went to the Birmingham Art Fair in Birmingham, Michigan. Being Mother's Day, it was packed. It was also chilly & I remembered the days I used to do the show. I would dress all artsy, then cover up with an old yukky blanket. So much for the "look". Dopey, optimistic me! I did not envy the artists who participated. I bought a photograph by Allan Teger that made me laugh. He has a line called "Bodyscapes" featuring nudes with little scenes. Our's is a beach scene. For the bathroom. OF COURSE.
Okie dokey, back to the story, if there is one - urgh, I am SO glad i don't do retail shows any more. The wind was 35 mph, it threatened rain & the economy in MI sucks. The quality of the show wasn't what it's been - more mediocre work than I've ever, ever seen, some buy/sell next to outstanding work like one of my favs, Fred Warren, a Michigan glass artist whose work is superb. I guess the artists who typically apply is down, based on the quality.
So where am I going with this? I don't know. All I know is that I hope things pick up, people start buying American Made Art, the weather cooperates for my art fair buddies & the war ends.
Peace to you.
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