1st Place Winner
"Under God" by Joanne Evans
Joanne's art is rich and detailed in its realism - it's as though you can reach out and touch the wool coat of this sheep. Congratulations, Joanne!
The weather is absolutely wonderful - I can't remember another Piccolo Spoleto when the temperature and humidity in Charleston was not only bearable, but simply delightful. The artists are settling into the show now - yesterday, the first Saturday, with the Children's Festival, the Farmers Market and the Outdoor Art Exhibition, is always exciting, jam packed with activities and people - Marion Square is a wonderful park, thanks to the City of Charleston and its team that keeps the park in great shape for the community's enjoyment.
As always during the Children's Festival,
The Feed & Seed Marching Abominable Band of Atlanta was in full display!
My Most Favorite Marching Band Evah!
There are so many components to putting together a Festival of this magnitude and excellence, I have to hand it to the Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs! I'm not sure they ever sleep during the 17 days...
Ellen Dressler Moryl, Artistic Director Emeritus,
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
I spotted Ellen Dressler Moryl, not only Artistic Director Emeritus, but also the Founding Director of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, here for the Children's Festival yesterday and viewing the art at the Outdoor Art Exhibition. Thank you, Ellen for all the hard work you've done and continue to do for Piccolo Spoleto!
Harrison Chapman, Director of the Charleston Farmer's Market
Scott Watson, Director of the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs
I have to say, these 2 gentlemen are definitely hands on in ensuring the Farmer's Market, the Outdoor Craft Show and the Outdoor Art Show flow smoothly. We all park in the same lot, and they were at the lot to make sure the participants knew where to park, and their presence made a huge difference (because I could actually find a parking place!). Thank you, Scott and Harrison!
Fortunately for Scott and Harrison, they were not in the general vicinity of Marion Square when we had to move 4 artists' tents yesterday at 6:00 p.m...
How many artists does it take to move a tent - art and all???
We have a great group of artists and spouses that "soldiered on" to help us out!
More friends come by and some even climb trees.
I have a great big knobby tree by my booth, so Davis Hutto Thompson decided to try it out!
Today was a Great Paint-Out Day
Elaine Berlin Painting Plein Air
Mary Segars takes a break to talk to customers
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