Elated to have two of my artworks included in the Girls Who Paint spring show!
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Mark your calendars to join me along with a fabulous group of artists to celebrate at the Opening Reception
on Friday, May 17th.
Friday
#100dayproject
For the last several years I have watched, in awe, my friends engage in the #100dayproject, an idea that has grown on social media from the original 100 Day Project developed by Michael Blerut. Participating in this was always an aspiration of mine...so this year I finally decided the time was right! Having just concluded some pretty cool experiments for my School for Art Leaders cohort, this is the perfect next step.
You know my love of all things mail and mail art...so I am working on 100 days of Priority Mail stickers. The theme came pretty easy too, I was standing in line at the post office looking at the priority mail stickers imagining small artworks on them. It is a manageable/desirable size for endless compositions and eventually I can imagine them randomly finding their way stuck around the city.
Check out some of the artists that have influenced this experience for me on Instagram: @stollen_moment, @obscuragirl,and @kristinanosalstudios to name a few.
I am 19 days in...what I have realized so far is it's not just about the end result of each day's creation but about the cumulative impact of sustained effort and dedication over time and the evolution of the idea. It is now a priority. (see what I did there?)
Wednesday
Snow Day Riff
A vibrant spectacle, a sight to view.
At the tiny table with peanuts so sweet,
They join the feast with rhythmic wingbeat.
With feathers of azure, a bold display,
They share the bounty in a spirited ballet.
Swooping low, with a cheerful cry,
They join the gathering, filling the sky.
The tiny table, a community affair,
Filled with chatter, a lively air.
Squirrels and blue jays, a harmonious scene,
In the snowy wonder, where joy convenes.
And there, a raccoon with a mischievous grin,
Dons a snowy mask, ready to begin.
Through the drifts, it prowls with curious glee,
In the snow day's joy, a masked mystery.
So, let's celebrate the joy they find,
In a snow day's magic, one of a kind.
For in this winter wonder, wildlife at play,
Make a snow day bright in their own special way.
Sunday
A look back...12/31/23
Here we are on the precipice of a new chapter, I want to reflect on the profound symphony of artistic growth, friendships and opportunities that defined 2023.
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| Alicia Eggert |
I will carry forward into 2024 the lessons learned and the inspirations gleaned from this year. May the echoes of artistic growth continue to resonate, driving me to push the boundaries of my creativity and explore new territories.
The support system built among kindred spirits has been a source of strength, propelling me to keep pushing myself. Being part of the School for Art Leaders is proving to be a rich growing experience. Reminding me it is important to broaden horizons and grow my circles.
In the crucible of collaboration ideas find new dimensions. The Artist Teacher Exhibition highlighted the many ways artist collaborate. It also provided delightful open studio time for artist teachers to come together to make art, laugh and dish.
I also had the pleasure this year to give closing remarks for a GMU Student Art Exhibition at NAEA headquarters in Alexandria. It was joyful and heartening to mingle with the next generation of art educators.
In the tapestry of everyday life, inspiration weaves itself seamlessly through the threads of mundane moments and social interactions.
It is in the shared laughter over morning meetings and coffee, the subtle dance of conversation with strangers in elevators, and the quiet symphony of scenic views along the bike trail and all the other ordinary gestures that the extraordinary takes root.
Each encounter, however fleeting, becomes a a source of fascination and prompting me to see the beauty in the ebb and flow of the human experience...like that time Elvis came to the dinner party!
Stepping into 2024, I will carry forward the lessons learned and the bonds strengthened in 2023. I look to continue collaborations, flourish friendships, and share more artistic journeys.
Cheers to the friends who stood by us, the fellow makers who inspired us, and the art that binds us all together.
As we bid adieu (was that your starter word for Wordle?) to 2023, let us carry forward the lessons learned and the inspirations gleaned from this remarkable year. Remarkable like Beyonce, Barbie, female voters in Ohio and Taylor Swift, demonstrating the ultimate girl power!
May the echoes of artistic growth continue to resonate, driving the boundaries of our creativity and explore uncharted territories. This year I am proud that my artwork was included in several exhibitions around the DMV and throughout the postal system...so much mail art!
Wishing you a year ahead filled with inspiration, creative triumphs, and the enduring warmth of artistic camaraderie. Here's to a future where the arts continue to thrive, shaping a world that values the profound impact of imagination.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Tuesday
Second Saturday at the Workhouse: Raku to Go
This past weekend was the Winter Works celebration in conjunction with Second Saturday at the Workhouse Arts Center. The holiday season brings with it a unique charm, making volunteering during this time even more special. A delightful opportunity to reconnect with friends whom I have not seen in a while.
In the festive ambiance of the ceramics studio, surrounded by the spirit of creativity, we helped the patrons select pots, glaze them and then enjoy the spectacle of the Raku experience! It was such a pleasure to see families and friends crafting something together creating lasting memories in the form of unique, handmade art.
Wednesday
11th Annual 10 x 10 Invitational at Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center
December 9–December 24, 2023
Opening Reception Sat., Dec. 9, 5–9 pm
This annual exhibition bash has just two rules: all work must measure 10 x 10 inches and be priced at $60. The gallery will be bursting with over 300 artworks donated by 200 artists. See the full exhibition in person December 9-10 and online thereafter, but starting December 15th, buyers may take their work home for instant gratification. The show will be re-arranged each week to promote new discoveries, and we encourage you to come back again and again!
I am so thrilled to have three artworks in the show alongside so many stellar artists and friends. Above is one of the monoprints I submitted, to see the rest you must go to the show or look online starting this Friday!
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