Yep, that pretty much sums it up. HOT. Seems like the whole city turns out for this festival, which includes not only a good fine art & craft show but good music of all kinds every evening plus dance, poetry, art & sculpture demonstrations and kids' activities. In their promo they say it's a festive atmosphere & they are not kidding. The festival runs for four days, from noon to 11pm. There's something kind of magical about people strolling around in the dark park, sipping wine & chatting with the artists.
The show was not without its challenges - it was really, really HOT. The last two days the temp was around 103, which just is not right for a pale Northwest girl of Norwegian descent like me. But we had electricity in the booths & most of us had a big fan, hat, dishpan of cold water to stand in and a spray bottle to battle the heat. I was lucky to have a spot under a huge tree (sycamore?) which kept me in the shade all day.
I had a very nice surprise - the board of the Utah show gave me a best of show award, which means I am automatically in next year's show & get my booth fee paid. I feel very fortunate; it's great to know I'll be back next year.
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Also, two of my favorite neighbors were close by: Brett Cleveland and Erin Pietsch. Good company makes the time fly by. Plus, you have to agree these guys make for great scenery.
About a week and a half of studio work for me, then on to four shows in a row: Salem, Bellevue Museum Show, Park City and Sun Valley. I hope to see some of you there!
About a week and a half of studio work for me, then on to four shows in a row: Salem, Bellevue Museum Show, Park City and Sun Valley. I hope to see some of you there!
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