It's the only show I've done each year as a 'stand behind your art and meet your collectors' type participant, mainly because they make it so easy for you, it's kind of hard not to.
And of course I've been lucky enough to get let in (although the last 3 have been automatic since that's their deal after they buy your sculpture for the park)!
Most shows require you to bring your own tent, pedestals, signage, etc etc.
At this show you have to use the provided pedestals, can't use your own signage (to maintain a consistent look and keep it all about the art) and they have an army of volunteers from scouts to retirees, all positively delighted to do whatever they can to make it a pleasure for all involved. And there's security guards all weekend, and great food and beverages during the patron party on the Friday afternoon!).
Of course you have to get there and back, load up and unload your vehicle full of bronze a couple of times (unless you want to chance it going missing in a hotel parking lot overnight), but for me it's a vital opportunity to see people respond to my work first hand which I really enjoy, and also a chance to see lots of other great sculpture and meet a few friends while I'm at it.
Benson Scupture Park, in Loveland, Colorado
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| It's a great park with some of my favorite features: Ponds! |
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| There's usually a bit of a scramble for pedestals, but plenty of help on hand... |
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| Fork lifts, cranes, and all sorts of assistance for those with really big pieces... |
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| The view across one of my neighbor's areas (super friendly and helpful guy, and veteran of all 27 events, Curtis Zabel) |
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| One of the four main tents full of artists... |
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| A few of my bits and pieces... |
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| It didn't look this serene and empty once everyone was all set up and the doors were opened to the public! |
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| My spooky looking 'Monkey/Turtle Discus Thrower' |
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| The icing on the cake- one of my pieces on the catalog cover! |
Thanks to everyone involved, everyone who popped in to say 'hi', and especially thanks if you're one of the fine folks who took something of mine home with you! I certainly appreciate your support.
Besides that, I was tickled pink when I found out today that my 'Sumo Wrestling Toads' won an award of distinction at the Art Kudos annual online show.
Thanks Art Kudos!
Me, and my toads, are pleased as Punch!
Click these links to visit my website... SteveWorthingtonArt.com - Sculpture that loves you back
or my Etsy store, CritterVille
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