Artists shine at annual art show
By Kelly A. Shue
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
Grabbing their paint brushes, canvases, clay, and cameras, each year Greenspring artists showcase their talent at the annual art show.
“The art show is a true celebration of artistic creativity,” explains Community Resources Coordinator Sylvia Glover. Painters, sculptors, and photographers are invited to share up to five original works at this highly anticipated event.
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For two days, the artists prominently display their favorite works of art alongside a brief biography and photo. Professional artist Gus Muller enjoys joining his fellow Greenspring artists each year at the show. “Greenspring puts on a great show,” he says. “It is wellorganized and the artists are all very professional.”
Throughout the show, artists mingled with guests, discussing various works and, if they chose, even selling some of their pieces. Music provided by Mike Dave on horn and Jerry Lynn on guitar created a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Sandwiches, cake, and punch enticed guests to enjoy the art at a leisurely pace.
Through a child’s eyes
This year, for the first time, student artists from Garfield Elementary and St. Bernadette Catholic Schools joined in on the fun, showcasing their favorite pieces of art.
“We wanted to expand the scope of the art show this year,” says Greenspring Volunteer Coordinator Elke Martin. “Since Greenspring has good working relationships with a few local schools due to our tutoring program and summer camp, we asked those schools if they’d like to share their artwork. They were so excited and provided paintings, drawings, collages, and clay art.”
The student artwork adorned the halls of the Hunters Crossing lobby, greeting guests as they entered the art show.