[FAC] CALL TO ARTISTS: ArtHop on Reedley's G Street

[Maria Franco]

Seeking Artists:
To exhibit at ArtHops on the third Thursday of every month @ Reedley.  If
you are interested or would like more information, please contact Melanie
Fountain at:   <mailto:tufbutrfly at live.com> tufbutrfly at live.com.  Thank you
so much!!!

Melanie Fountain
 <http://www.melaniefountain.blogspot.com> www.melaniefountain.blogspot.com
 <http://www.chalkthewalk.blogspot.com/> www.chalkthewalk.blogspot.com

 
 




 

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From: mfranco at fresnoartscouncil.org
To: tufbutrfly at live.com
Subject: RE: ArtHop on Reedley's G Street
Date: Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:39:10 -0700


Melanie would you like me to send out a "seeking for artists to exhibit for
Reedley ArtHop" to our FAC-list and Mind-Hub--let me know--thanks, Maria

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From: Maria Franco [mailto:mfranco at fresnoartscouncil.org] 
Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 12:37 PM
To: 'melanie fountain'
Subject: RE: ArtHop on Reedley's G Street


Melanie GREAT news!  I am so thrilled that your ArtHop was a success!
Please post next ArtHop event now so I can send to the media--they prefer to
get one month in advance.  I will send you a list of sites to post your
info--also post your other events on our website.  Send the info early so I
can send to "media."  I - Thanks, Maria

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From: melanie fountain [mailto:tufbutrfly at live.com] 
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 2:22 PM
To: Maria Franco; Victor R
Subject: ArtHop on Reedley's G Street



The first occurrence of ArtHop on Reedley's G Street was successful.

 

Although the heat of the day caused a few of the artists and all of the
performers to cancel and probably kept some people from attending, it was a
good event none the less.  We had a total of four showing artists and the
children's art area and face painting were utilized.

 

I have found that whenever there is an event where artists come together to
show their art, creativity, ideas, and wonderful things come from that.
This event was no different.

 

Among all of the attendees during the event the following are worth
mentioning:

 

There was a family who came to Reedley from Fresno to experience the 'ArtHop
- Family Date Night'.  They perused all the art and chatted with the
artists.  They walked down G Street and had dinner at the Pub.  Then headed
off to Dinuba to catch a movie and were back at the park to view the art and
chat with the artists again before heading home.

 

There was a mom and three children, ages 5 and younger.  The children
enjoyed the face painting, interactive kids art area, and the bounce house.
The mom viewed the art and had very nice conversations with the artists.
She was at the park for almost two hours.  When she left she asked when the
next one would be and added that she would tell all her friends as she felt
the atmosphere and the concept was great.  Her oldest said to her as they
were leaving, 'Is it over!?!  Do we have to leave!?!'

 

One of the showing artists was a student at Reedley College and this was his
first ever showing of his work.  He was nervous and a bit scared.  He left
this event with confidence in himself and his art.  He received many
compliments on his works and tons of advice from the other artists.  He said
he would be back next month to show again.

 

An art student from Fresno City came to the event with his wife and 3 month
old daughter just to Chalk the Walk.  His wife and daughter sat on a blanket
in the shade while he braved the hot cement to lay down his artwork.  I am
sure his work is still there to see.

 

With all things considered, the turn out was a good one.  Each event will
show a gain of attendees as more people become aware of it.

 

All of the participating artists and myself would like to say thank you for
allowing this event.



Melanie Fountain
 
www.melaniefountain.blogspot.com <http://www.melaniefountain.blogspot.com/> 
www.chalkthewalk.blogspot.com <http://www.chalkthewalk.blogspot.com/> 

 
 





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