Art is Fun ?!?!

Who knew ? Art is fun ?!? Believe it or not, that was the number one comment we received from clients who attended our 2nd annual GA SPCA Fundraiser this past Saturday - if you missed it - then all I can say is....you better go ahead and rsvp for next year, because this event is getting some wind under it's wings !

I had no idea what one little comment would mean to me. "We didn't realize Art was this fun!" was the comment and it was uttered by multiple clients attending the event. Mission accomplished ! While the purpose of the event was to raise money and awareness for the GA SPCA, the real reward was seeing people get turned on by art for the first time. After much thought, I came to the realization that so many people who don't consider themselves "appreciators of art" probably just haven't had the right exposure. So often galleries feel intimidating and stuffy, and that can turn almost anyone off. This Saturday, over 100 people attended our Silent Auction and Art Exhibit. As I walked around, closing out the bids, I watched as clients hovered over their selection, securing it so that no one else could bid. Once the red dot went on the sheet, there were high-fives and screams of excitement as people "won" their prize, after heated and competitive bidding. I can promise you - I've never seen people so excited to buy art. Perhaps it had to do with the incredible deals to be had (our very generous artists put some unbelievable work up), or perhaps the crowd, the wine or the combination of it all. All I know is, I couldn't sleep that night for thinking about proud new owners going home with their well deserved art - and hanging it on their wall - as they high five themselves. Kudos to all who attended and supported us !

I recently read a WSJ article about "interesting entrepreneurs", and one very cool lady, Mary Boone, who is an art dealer in NY, had this to say: "Remember {sic}, especially in this economy, Art can be restorative. Art gives our eyes and mind a chance to rest, to muse, to think." I loved this thought, and I love that there are now a few new minds open to the restorative properties of Art.

Cheers,

V