Aggie Logic

Foley Arts Center Arist Reception

I could go on and on about the wonderful, fabulous reception given to me by the Foley Arts Center (and surrounding press) to debut a month long solo exhibit of my work and still not express the magnitude of it.

Even Mayor John Koniar, and wife Linda, who are both active at the Foley Arts Center, attended. When the south rolls out the red carpet, they really roll out the red carpet!

First I want to say that the people of the south are the friendliest I've ever encountered. Everywhere you go they make you feel like a visiting celebrity.

Three newspapers ran in depth stories about both me and my artwork (See Alabama Solo Exhibit Press Coverage). I was asked to give a short address to the Coastal Photography Club.

Shirley W. Mitchell, The Golden Egg of Aging, who interviewed me for their internet radio show, Aging Outside the Box, and her producer, Cruiser Small, went with us to a nearby restaurant, Magnolia Court. We were all gushed over like royalty because they had been told about us by other kind customers when we entered. Our outstanding server, Cindy Bowman, even ushered us to meet the owner and his wife before we left.

Over 65 people attended and several sales were made.

When the south rolls out the red carpet, the south rolls out the red, red carpet. Here's some pix and video to prove it!

Susan Clark of Glenlakes Golf Club has supported me from the beginning. For this exhibit Susan sent emails to every Club member about the exhibit. And I met many of them at the reception. Thank you again, Susan. You are a treasure.

Cruiser Small, producer, and Shirley W. Mitchell, author of Fabulous After Fifty, Sensational After Sixty, and her upcoming book

Linda Yost (center), owner of the Artists Gallery in Orange Beach, AL, and Bonnie Blalock (left), the powerhouse running the Foley Performing Arts Center.

Mayor John Koniar, and wife Linda, who are very active in supporting the arts.

 

JuneWalosz, one of the Center's exquisite artists creating paper mache seagulls in many poses.

Ken and LaVonne Duncan flanking me, and on the right Andy Rodenbucher

Newlyweds Betty (center) and Todd. Betty paints in oils and is a fashion illustrator.

Wayne (left) and Dorothy (right) Lampshire.

See also Alabama Solo Exhibit Press Coverage

See also Alabama Aging Outside the Box Interview

See also Artists by the Bay Brunch

Alabama Solo Exhibit Press Coverage

I want to extend a big thank you to all three newspapers of Bladwin County, Gulf Shores, Foley and Mobile, Alabama, for covering my exhibit so extensively.

My very special thankx to Arts & Entertainment Editor Thomas B. Harrison of the Mobile Register. Thomas spent close to a month corresponding back and forth with me researching for this interview. Thomas, I can't thank you enough for the in depth article you wrote and for taking the time to get to know me and my work.

Aging Outside the Box,
live 1-hr interview by Shirley Mitchell
on Artists First internet Radio

Mobile Register interview
by Thomas Harrison, Aggie's View

The Onlooker: Grandma Moses of the
American Southwest Coming to Foley

The Mullet Wrapper: "Grandma Moses" of
American Southwest Exhibits in Foley
(scroll down 5 pgs to pg 35)

See also Alabama Aging Outside the Box Interview

See also Artists by the Bay Brunch

See also Foley Arts Center Artists Reception

Artists by the Bay Brunch

A few days before the reception for my solo exhibit in the Gulf Shores, AL area, the group, Artists by the Bay, hospitably invited me to their brunch, held at the Foley Performing Arts Center in Foley, AL, where my exhibit was already hung.

I met so many so many exceptional artists that I thought I'd share some snippets of the day.

My thankx to all the artists who were so welcoming. If you live in the area check out this great group that embraces the entire bay area. Have the best day ever.

This is a long shot of the entryway wall with my exhibit. They even filled the bin with various prints, both matted and unmatted. Can't express how wonderful it makes you feel to see a sight like that!

Me and Bonnie Blaylock. Bonnie curated my exhibit, and she is the powerhouse behind the Foley Performing Art Center. My biggest thankx to you, Bonnie, for all you do!

 

Standing with some of the exhibit photos.

Bonnie Blaylock with just one of her many paintings. I apologize for the greenish overal hue--I was using a point and shoot.

Excuse the blur. A friendly passer-by took this for us. I was presenting my art donation to the Community Hospice of Baldwin County. Left to right: Bonnie Blaylock, Aggie Villanueva, Lana Wheeler, my mother, Pat Crumby.

Quick (& blurry--sorry) shot of Lana Wheeler speaking about Community Hospice of Baldwin County, holding the photo I donated.

Joe played an integral part in hanging my exhibit. One of Joe's many gorgeous pastels.

See also Alabama Solo Exhibit Press Coverage

See also Alabama Aging Outside the Box Interview

See also Foley Arts Center Artist Reception