Meet, Create, Buy, Admire, Support ART!

Today is the last day to take advantage of one of Birmingham's most fabulous art shows, the Magic City Art Connection. It is one of my favorites and so many of my dear, artistic, creative friends are showing their work. There are also many creative venues for the kids, shown here!

CDP Theme Day - Curiosities

"Tragic City Art Destruction"

The Alabama School of Fine Arts' entry at the Magic City Art Connection's High School Sculpture Project - Child's Play Revived. 

Today is the first of September of that means City Daily Photobloggers around the world are posting their photos of our theme - CURIOSITIES. Click HERE to see all of them!

Meet Athlone Clarke

I met Athlone Clarke at the Magic City Art Connection recently. His mixed media work drew me in and he graciously allowed me to photograph his work. Loved the piece below and many others!

The Artist

A few weeks ago, while strolling the Magic City Art Conncetion, I spotted this sweet girl, having a lovely time making her own art with a stick in the dirt. That is a great beginning.

Les chapeaux

Last weekend at the Magic City Art Connection, I found these two deep in conversation. Loved their chapeaux!

Bethanne!

I LOVE the Magic City Art Connection. In its 32nd year, it continues to be one of Birmingham's premier art shows. I go back every spring to wander the tents and meet old and new artist friends. Today, I want you to meet my delightfully talented friend Bethanne Hill.  She and I are neighbors, good friends, but I'm also the president of her fan club. She'll be showing her art near the gazebo at the MCAC this weekend. GO, BUY, and tell her I sent you!

JUMP!

The Magic City Art Connection series continues today.  These are two of my favorite photos from precious shows.  There is always a stage for dancing.  I spend a lot of time there.

Creative Hands

I love, love, love, the Magic City Art Connection.  It's one of Birmingham's finest art shows. You must know by now that I'm drawn to the children's clay activities.  They thankfully put the tables up under a fine magnolia tree with this fabulous light. I could stay there all day. If you are in the Birmingham area, the show starts today and ends on Sunday!

Magic City Art Connection - The Dancer

 

This weekend marks the 31st Annual Magic City Art Connection in Linn Park.  Oh it's a great gathering of wonderful artists and craftsmen, but also dancers, musicians and creative art opportunities for children. Today, a beautiful dancer. Stay tuned for more tastes of the MCAC.

MCAC

Linn Park

Friday, April 25 -10-6

Saturday, April 26- 10-6

Sunday, April 27 - 10-5

Lying Down on the Job

Magic City Art Connection - Linn Park

I'm guessing an artist that just need a quick nap to make it through the day!

Waiting

Sitting all day, waiting for interested customers is one of the hardest things about showing your work at an art show.  This artist's silhouette caught my eye as she relaxed under the shade tree during the Magic City Art Connection last weekend.

Life Imitates Art

Magic City Art Connection, 2013

Glass Art

Georgia artist Lisa Mote's (#343) glass art was gorgeous with the afternoon sun hitting her colorful work. Magic City Art Connection is still in full swing. Head on down to Linn Park today for the final  day of the 30th annual show!

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Magic City Art Connection - Eye Beam Project

Friday marked the opening of the 20th annual Magic City Art Connection at Linn Park.  Expect lots of photos for a few days!

Today I share the Eye Beam Project sponsored by University of Montevallo in collaboration with area architects.  This hands on activity for kids will take shape throughout the weekend.  I'm hoping to get back down there on Sunday afternoon and check the progress.

Magic in the Park

This weekend Birmingham's Linn Park comes alive with art and music when the 30th Magic City Art Connection gets into full swing.  My favorite spot is the children's art area, of course.

Guest Photographer, Patty Bradley - Zipped

Patty Bradley took my photography classes a few years ago.  She's an enthusiastic photographer, and I'm very proud of her work.  She snapped this at the Magic City Art Connection.

The Bubble Blower

Magic City Art Connection

Linn Park

Catch a Bubble in the Air

You Make Me Feel Like Dancing!

The Magic City Art Connection and Art in Avondale Park made a lot of folks feel like dancing. Here are just a few!

And how about a little tune to go with it right here.

Magic City Art Connection V - Young Picassos

" Every child is an artist.  The problem is how to remain an artist when we grow up."