Fresh Experiences

Yes, it has been days since I have shared with you all, but that in no way means that art has not been happening. Art abounds always!

This past week has been full of fresh experiences. This week, I attended a panel meeting at the Forsyth County Arts Council. I am on the panel of folks who will be helping to decide who is funded for grants this year. Of course, I can't say too much, only that I am very excited about some of the projects that have been presented to us, and I am eager to read through the rest of the grants to see what everyone else is up to. There is a diversity of genres and approaches represented, which I think speaks to the artistic diversity of our city. I love it!

Secondly, I have begun to plan for the premiere of our new film, "Kitchen Table." I am super excited about the event, and have been looking into potential sponsors for the event. I had a meeting over at the South Eastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) yesterday, and the outlook looks positive that they will be able to take on our event. I envision an evening, that is 1950's themed, where everyone would dress appropriately. There will be live music and Hors d'œuvre and some witty, engaging commentary by Mackenzie and I to move the evening along. I plan to show our award winning film, "two Downtown" as part of the evening, as well.

After my meeting, I ventured through the gallery space at SECCA, to view the newest exhibition. There were some beautiful pieces, that kept me coming back again and again. I especially love installation pieces. I think one of my favorites was the gigantic glass bead necklace hung from one wall to another. it made me feel like a mouse, scurrying around the dresser top of a giant human. Another piece I enjoyed was the huge silver quilt. When you stepped back from it, you notice that sewn into the fabric is a very intricate pattern of the bottom of a foot. It looked very labor intensive! One other collection of pieces I enjoyed was a group of sculptures made right into the gallery walls (the movable ones). The shapes grew organically out of the walls in soft ripples, peaks and valleys. It was almost as if these walls had minds of their own, each one a personal, dynamic identity. I think I should find someone to take with me to the gallery, to view these pieces. A friend perhaps, or my husband!

Lastly, I have begun to work on some material for one of Laura's fall concerts. Laura, a musician friend of mine form SC, has been sponsored to put on a monthly concert series at the Library Society of Charleston. She has asked me to dance the October concert. I will be dancing to both Bach and the Beatles! I think this little project will be tons of fun. I can't wait to show her some material when she gets here next week. When she gets here, we will do further work on our collaborative work, "Common Threads."

That's all for now, until next time!

~Cara