Back in the Groove

After a week's vacation in Michigan (brrrrrrr low 43, and, of course now that I'm home, it's back up in the low 80's!), I'm getting back into the swing of things. Attended a wonderful seminar on Social Marketing, sponsored by the United Arts Council, first morning back; then, on to a board meeting at the Art League of Marco Island.

The next day, after crawling out of bed early, starting laundry & sorting mail, I was heading back to the Island at 10 am for a meeting with the Art League, MIFA (Marco Island Foundation for the Arts), and a few fellow artists, to further clarify the establishment of artists studio/galleries at the Esplanade complex. This is an exciting venture that is the dreamchild of artist, JoAnn Sanborn. She is not only an amazing artist, but is an amazing "leader." If all comes together, there will be 2 - 3 stores in the complex that will house artists working studios. These have been assigned on a first come, first served basis. We are all very excited about this, as it will help to promote Marco Island as the arts community that it truly is!

Today has been spent finalizing my submission for the Poster contest for the 40th Marco National Juried Fine Art & Craft Show, in Feb., 2010. I wasn't going to submit to this, since I'm on the Board, but was encouraged to do so, since I do apply to the show. It pushed me to create yet another painting! That's a good thing!!!

So, as you see, the Social Marketing seminar has encouraged me to dive back into my Blog and Facebook page. You will be seeing and hearing a lot more from me!


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