Art Shows and Snow

I love art shows.  Going to galleries, participating in shows, seeing other’s work, seeing what a panel of jurors choose as the best photo.  Also, most opening serve wine and who doesn’t appreciate some wine with their art?

Siskiyou County has seen its fair share of snow since “Spring” began.  Up to 4 feet in Mt. Shasta City and 3 feet right in our front yard.  This past Monday and Tuesday, I braved the storm to drop off art for various shows.  Dropping off art in snow storms may be my least favorite thing ever.  Keeping prints and glass dry, trying not to fall in slush while carrying a stack of 16x20 frames.  I was calling my mom periodically to express my frustration, and she kept talking me into not giving up when I clearly wanted to.  I’m from Santa Barbara, so I feel like I’ve had my fill of this snow stuff!

Well, I’m glad I didn’t give up. 

The first drop off spot was my own storefront gallery next to The Pizza Factory in downtown Dunsmuir, part of the Dunsmuir Storefront Gallery Project.  Nancy Newbauer and Joanne Steele from the Dunsmuir Revitalization Project set up the galleries, and they look amazing!  There are a number of locations around town, so please click the link above to see who and where the other artists are.

Second, I submitted 3 pieces in the Sisson Museum Annual Photography Show.  This year’s theme was “Water”.  I got a call yesterday letting me know I had won Best of Show!  Just amazing.  The show was put together by the staff and juried by James Gilmore, Kevin Lahey and Dennis Weathers – all local photography experts.  I’m really honored to have won!

A lot of wonderful local photographers submitted work to this show.  I went in today to be photographed for the paper and got a sneak peak, but I’m really waiting for the opening this Friday at 7pm.  There will also be a people’s choice award, so if you live in the area, please come and vote!

I have to say, it’s still snowing, but I feel surprisingly refreshed.  I’m ready for Spring, but I won’t be afraid of submitting art in a blizzard ever again!

Kelly