If you are looking for a true fine arts event Glynn Art in the Park on St. Simons, GA is about as good as it gets. The jury brings in a well-balanced selection of (approximately 50) professionals representing 2D and 3D media. You won’t find any marshmallow guns or necklace, bracelet and earring combinations offered at 3 sets for $10. You will find a good selection of original acrylic, oils or watercolor, fine woven fabrics, exquisite pottery, high quality crafted jewelry, beautiful photography, stained glass and more. The park was designed and laid out specifically for events like this. The ground is level with pavers under the mighty live oaks. Load in/out is super easy. While you may not be able to drive right to your doorstep, I don’t think anyone had to cart more than 50 feet to his or her space. Friday night the Art Association, Board Members and Patrons mix and mingle with the artists over wine or sodas and heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by local restaurants. Music is provided Saturday and Sunday in the form of small woodwind ensembles or violinist or guitarist/vocalist. The selection of music and volume is fitting for a fine arts event. The artwork is judged Saturday morning with awards/prizes/ribbons presented Saturday afternoon. As far as sales are concerned, most folks I talked to this year said they did fairly well. I know at least a few large ticket items went home from some of my other artist friends. I plan to apply again next year because the Art Association does everything right and I love this show. To be honest I really hate to report on this event in fear that my kudos will bring in too many applicants and make the competition so tough I lose my place.
Image # 1 - Beautiful park under the mighty live oaks.
Image # 2 showing distance from trailer to booth set up.
Image # 3 - Music provided during the show.
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Thanks Geoff. I appreciate your comment and compliment.
Good for you for posting about this fine show even though you acknowledge concerns that the review might encourage more applicants and have you "lose your place." If artists truly want good shows to prosper and bad ones to fall by the wayside, you did exactly the right thing.
Nice pix, too!
I could use a little boring.
How nice is this, Maryllis? The variety of art fairs is amazing. From piles of buy/sell stuff to big festivals with symphonies playing in the park to this very sweet event. All the logistics sound wonderful and people bought art also? It would be great if there were more shows like this. But if they were like this week after week that could get boring.
Love the photos and the wonderful trees. Thanks.