Saturday, December 5, 2009

Art on Display in Marshalltown

Yesterday a good friend helped me install my new art exhibit. There are now 38 of my works on display at the Fisher Community Center's auditorium in Marshalltown, Iowa. They will be up until January 5, 2010.

My exhibit is being hosted by the Central Iowa Art Association. The Marshalltown Chamber of Commerce is located in the same building and can be contacted at (641)753-6645. Call ahead to be sure the auditorium is open for viewing. The Fisher Impressionist Collection is also housed in this facility and is worth a trip to Marshalltown to experience.

It was a satisfying experience to see so many of my paintings on display at one time. I have several interests and like to try different techniques. I wondered if I would have a cohesive exhibit in the months leading up to this show.

I have to admit that I was a bit overwhelmed when we unpacked all my paintings yesterday morning. Where to start? What to put in which location? (There is one full wall and three partial walls to hang art on.) Then I remembered how we organized the art wall in Cherokee at the Sanford Museum earlier this year when we sorted paintings by predominant color. That's what we did again and it worked out just fine.

Last night an opening reception was hosted by the CIAA. I was so blessed to have some family and old friends come. A few community members stopped by. I think the busy holiday season and the frigid temperatures kept many of the usual art lovers away. More family and friends are planning special trips to view the exhibit. I am grateful for the interest shown in my work. It was very encouraging to me.

Lastly, many thanks go to my supportive and helpful husband.

7 comments:

Sara said...

Regina....I would love to be able to see your exhibit. Congratulations! At some point in time, I know our paths will cross and I will actually be able to see your amazing work up close and personal!

(My mother's sister Joan lives in Marshalltown....it's such a small world!)

amanda said...

38 works! How wonderful. Congratulations, Regina.

Julie Jordan Scott said...

This is impressive! Many, many congratulations!!

jgr said...

Hi Regina,
and BIG congratulations on your art show!!! I'm so excited for you. Too bad I'm not closer-I would love to come see the exhibit. Thank you for your comment today, too!

Leah said...

Congratulations on your show!! How exciting!

Hope you are staying cozy and warm inside!

Shayla said...

Wow! That's a lot of work! Great job, Regina.

Unknown said...

Congratulations. Hope it went well.