Yes To Yes
The Joy Street art show last weekend was a modest success as recorded here already. A few paintings and prints were sold and the show gave me the opportunity to dive into a series of paintings I might not otherwise have explored. Having a venue for work spurs productivity, for me at least. These paintings are not my main focus but I am an artist all the same who continues to make art in the midst of other work and to take it seriously—in a light-hearted sort of way.
Then this morning I discovered a note buried in my junk mail file from artist Sarah Shallbetter who’d seen the show. She is program director for an organization in Boston called The Art Connection which donates art to nonprofits including hospitals and homeless shelters. So far they’ve donated 3,000 paintings. She asked if I might consider donating one. Yes, I’d love to!
I like to say yes to yes. It always leads to good things. And I’m happy, of course, that Sarah thought my art might brighten the walls of some worthy place. Art is there to lift us up and I can’t really think of a better use for it. So, even though the work didn’t sell, it may have found just the home it needed. Another affirmation that all is perfect. And that the rewards of rejection, if we can call it that, are great!
November 27th, 2007 at 2:33 am
What a great idea! You never know where a donated painting might lead you. You may never know how many people truly enjoy it but just the fact that it’s out there doing its work of sharing your joy should be fun for you, if not profitable. Very cool.
November 27th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
Shows can certainly be an opportunity to stretch and grow in areas we might not explore. The Art Connection sounds like a great idea. We are inundated with requests for donations to well funded organizations. To share art with those who might not have an opportunity to see it is a treat.
November 27th, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Yeah, it’s great! So good to keep things moving and I never knew such an organization existed!
November 28th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
That’s so lovely! I know your art has certainly brightened the walls of this old house and heart!
November 29th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
mdf, I just spent some time going through The Art Connection site. It’s very good and represents a fine collection of works. Also gives an opportunity to see other artists sites! Perhaps some artists might find their way to Artwalaroad. I, for one, would love to be linked to artists who donate their paintings into the healing community. I think it’s wonderful they discovered you. Your work is always uplifitng and brings a smile….priceless!
November 29th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Thank you, mdf. Yeah, I’m really with you and the fun thing is that the painting I’m donating is one that was rejected for the art show. It had a better place to go. Perfect!