Saturday, May 7, 2011

WKNO Art Show Opening

The Artist Group of Memphis

I have been busy preparing for two art shows I am participating in with a group of artists here in the Memphis area known as "The Artist Group." It is a group of friends that was started by Joy Routt and Julie Hooker years ago to show their work around town. It has grown over time to include 17 artists. Not all artists participate in each show, but it is fun to have a group of friends to show your art with! This is a photo of the opening reception last night at WKNO studio here in Memphis. This show runs through the end of May, so if you are in the area, stop by sometime and see and buy some artwork! It is fabulous and such a variety within the group of artists. Some of my work in the show is shown below. 

We have another opening next weekend at St. Mary's Episcopal School for a weekend only show with some of the proceeds going to the Children's Ballet Theater that performs there in the Buckman Theater. 


Also, please keep this area in your thoughts and prayers. We are facing some flooding of historic proportions that have not been seen in this area since the early 1900's. The mighty Mississippi River has run over it's normal banks all along the way to the Gulf and will continue to rise for at least another week. It will be a long while and a lot of damage to many homes and businesses until this water recedes. A slow moving natural disaster for sure.

8 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great group! Good luck at the show.

    I've been thinking of you and all in Memphis and will continue with sending prayers your way.

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  2. Congratulations on your art opening...stay safe!

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  3. Thanks for sharing the show pics. Good luck and congrats.
    Have definitely been thinking about Memphis. Will keep you all in my prayers.

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  4. Hope the show is a success and stay safe. My prayers are for everyone in that area.

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  5. Good luck with the shows. Hope you are safe and sound and that the flooding does not become severe. This last round of tornadoes was a scary reminder of how damaging and seemingly random nature can be.

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  6. Have been thinking of you -what a trying time. I love that you all have a group there and do some shows together. Fun to have the support and if I know you, you are leading the charge and helping out. Best of luck!!

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  7. Hope the shows go well. Keep us updated on the river!

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  8. Good luck with the shows, Denise. My thoughts are with you and all in Memphis.

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