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Art
is not what you see, but what you make others see.
Edgar Degas  Hello everyone! I hope you all are enjoying
this
Springy April. There's color everywhere and it is truly inspiring,
telling us to make the most, to seize the day! What you see at the top
there are some of the paintings done by my students at Arts Collective.
I have been enjoying teaching these classes and working with the kids
to create something beautiful. The children, who attend, get to learn
some basic art techniques and tap into their world of imaginations, but
more importantly, they teach me so much! They teach me the art of
simplicity, innocence, letting go, determination and patience. One of
the kids once said, "I want to draw the sun, a huge sun." I said, "It
might not really look good if it's huge, try painting it smaller." He
was so determined to draw his huge sun, that he went ahead and did it
and I didn't have the heart to stop him. After all, this is about
expression! After he was done, he showed it to me and said, "Look. It's
big, red and powerful. Just like my dad's car." :)
Arizona Arts Collective Art Classes Midge White runs a lovely art gallery/
workshop called
"Arizona Arts Collective" in Mesa exhibiting and selling art work done
by special needs adults and children. There are several classes held
there for all kids (with and without disabilities) and adults. If you
have children or know any children who would enjoy a laid back,
fun-filled art class, please send them this way. The classes I'm
volunteer teaching are:
What: Basic Art Classes for children, 6 years and older When: Saturdays, 2 to 4pm Where: Arizona Arts Collective, 138 W Main St, Mesa, AZ (Map) How much: $10, goes towards supplies, electricity and rent. ________________________________ Gilbert Global Festival  "Gilbert's Global
Village Festival is a multi-cultural
celebration for
all ages. The festival brings neighbors together in a friendly,
educational way to learn more about each other. The world is at your
doorstep with ethnic food and art and international gifts for sale. This family event highlights some of the
traditional
and contemporary forms of dance, music, children’s activities, arts
& crafts and ethnic foods from countries far away on the green
open
spaces of the Gilbert
Civic Center North
Campus. Our mission is
to create opportunities for individuals and communities to celebrate,
share and sustain the arts and the rich cultural traditions of
countries from around the world."
My very talented
artist friend, Joan
McConnell, and I will be exhibiting our paintings at this festival that
aims at brining together the diverse art forms of the world. So, come
on down and say Hi!What: Gilbert Global Village Festival When: Saturday, April 17, 10 to 4pm Where: 50 E Civic Center Drive (Southeast corner of Gilbert and Warner Roads), Gilbert, AZ (Map) Festival Website: http://www.ci.gilbert.az.us/parks/gvf.cfm You can go to my Events
page, to see
details. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to
those who
might be interested.
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