For those of you who read this blog, my contribution will fit nicely into the “rambling” category. And like everyone else Laren pressed into service, this is my first blog. In fact this whole blogging thing has me befuddled.
Anyway, what I want to draw attention to is the new Art in the Park area, explain the thought behind it and what our BHAG (big hairy audacious goal) is for this section. Growing up in Dublin, when you walk past Merrion Square on the weekend, it’s divided up in 10’ sections by artists. It used to be informal and whoever got there first snagged the best spot. Despite the rain, etc., the artists would do their best to protect and sell their artwork. Most every Irish town will also have an area like Merrion Square. And while the smaller-town version would not go on every weekend, there would be set times when the artists are out.
Combining this tradition with the overall importance of art in Irish culture (and indeed in our family) was the genesis for Art in the Park. A “home run” would be for this section to grow up and get lots of great artists showing their wares. The BHAG is to involve other festivals, getting them to start their own Art section and maybe even get some big name artists from Ireland to come on the Irish festival circuit just like bands currently do.
It is great to have something to work towards and dream about.
Rory
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I think this is a terrific idea. However, when I tried to apply to be one of the artists exhibiting, the electronic application made NO sense to me, and when I asked Dan for clarification, he was busy with Jen having a baby & never got back to me. So, I won't be one of the artists at KCIF this year. Could the application process be different in future? BTW, how many people will be participating, and who are they?
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