Monday, September 5, 2011

Art Shows Aren't Just For Galleries





I just hung my colored pencil art in a senior assisted living residence.  The home is called Brooking Park and it's lovely.  They have a beautiful room that serves as a conference/event room.  Each month artists are invited to display original work.  I was able to put prices on my paintings and decoupage plates, which was wonderful.  More important than selling my work, though, is the good feeling that I have in showing my work to this audience.  I know the residents will really enjoy seeing original art during the month of September.  As I was hanging the pieces I talked a bit with some people.  Everyone was enthusiastic and friendly.  One gentleman cautioned me not to hit my thumb as I hammered nails into the wall!  It's a win-win situation for sure.  I get to feel good selling and displaying my art while the folks who live at Brooking Park get to enjoy a real solo art show!
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  1. Christie CottageSeptember 5, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    What a wonderful place to show your work!


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  2. 2justByouSeptember 5, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Everyone is going to enjoy your artwork, especially the residents. =)
    ~Kim
    Stopping by from Blogging Buddies.

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  3. Sewinggranny - MonaSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Your artwork looks lovely!! What a great way to showcase your work.

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  4. Susie TenzerSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Thanks, Christie, Just B you & Mona!

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  5. Bella the BeadSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    A wonderful way to share your artwork with really appreciative people! I know the residents will enjoy your work!

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  6. Jill QSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I have no doubt your work will bring a lot of pleasure to the residents! I hope their visiting families will get a chance to enjoy it too ... did you leave any business cards?

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  7. nangatesdesignsSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Such a nice environment to display your work! Great visibility and it will be enjoyed.

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  8. Susie TenzerSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Thanks, Bella the Bead & Nangatesdesigns! Jill, I left cards & put cards on the wall. I FB'd & tweeted about it. I'll add the activities director to my contact list - anything else I can do?

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  9. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    What an honor! Your talent will be seen and appreciated by many there.

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  10. Lori BergmannSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    That is such a cool thing to do! I'm sure your art is appreciated very much! *Ü*

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  11. magdamagdaSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Congrats! I admire your work a lot- takes a lot of talent for drawing and then a lot of talent for "taming" colored pencils! I'm tempeted to buy some colored pencils to draw my fashion sketches again!

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  12. Romantic.TreasuresSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    What a great way to brighten their world! Your displays look great. I have an artist friend who displays her works in the lobby of a local hospital.
    -RomanticThoughts

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  13. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    How wonderful Susie! I bet it's appreciated so much there!

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  14. ElizabethSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    What a unique opprotunity!! The hospital I used to work at had a revolving display by the cafeteria, it was nice to see the changing art.

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  15. Linda BSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Susie, that's a great idea. I'm so happy for you providing original art for the residents.

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  16. Symbolic ImportsSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    I'm sure the resident's, their families and the staff will enjoy viewing all of your fabulous artwork. What a wonderful thing!

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  17. Prodigy CraftsSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    lovely! congratulations!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    uniquecozytreasures-That is so neat!

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  19. petitehermineSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Wow, that's amazing! Congrats!

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  20. Denise and MelinaSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Great work, way to go!

    -Melina

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  21. TheresaSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks for a wonderful idea and for brightening the lives of those lovely folks at the nursing home!!
    I appreciate you stopping by and following my blog and now I am returning the favor. I look forward to getting many more great ideas from your blog.
    chatterfromtexas.blogspot.com
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    Note Cards and Photos by Theresa

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  22. Susie TenzerSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Thanks to my promofrenzyfrenz & thanks, Theresa for stopping by

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