Dear Participants of Summer Breeze Studio Cruise,
Christine, Bryan and I are pretty excited with the line-up of talent
that has signed on already. I think it is 25 so far, and we have a wide
variety of mediums represented, which is excellent. It looks like it
will be a high-caliber event!
We are also on the hunt for new venues and participants from other mediums such as performance poets, writers, musicians...and on. Newcomers over the last few days are The Herbbe Shoppe, Pier Gallery, Artworks and hopefully Barefoot Wooden Boats and Pages Bookstore. I am meeting with Kathleen from Poetry Gabriola later in the week to see how we can bring them into the mix.
I was wanting to bring up the topic of guest artists. So far just
myself and Liz McKnight are the only two with guest artists. Summer
Breeze Studio tour is about visiting the homes/studio of a Gabriola
resident artist, but if you have a friend or family member from
elsewhere that would like to participate as a guest, we don't have a
problem with that. The Thanksgiving tour does such a great job of
providing a fully local event, but with Summer Breeze we are open to a
few surprises 'drifting over' from elsewhere, as long as it is work of a
high quality made by an artist that you know. I am assuming that this
added element will only enrich the tour, and not overwhelm and take away
from the main focus which is to bring wealth to Gabriolans! A proper
balance.
After the June 15th deadline for applicants, Christine and I are
going to pick a day to meet with you, likely at Artworks, hand out
numbers, and answer any queries you might have.
…and I think that is all for now!
Oh, and Tony Grove is hosting a barbecue dinner on the Saturday night for participants and guests. Details soon.
Kate
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