Abington Art Center: Art Fair

natalini’s COMMUNITY ART PROJECT

The Abington Art Center Art Fair was held in April and provided an opportunity for artists, creators, musicians and brewmasters to showcase their works. Residents of Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia counties had a pleasant spring day to stroll the grounds of the Art Center while meeting local vendors selling items and treats for humans and pets while sipping on libations from a local brewery.

For some creators, this was their first time showing and selling their works in public. I’m sure they will return since art events are a casual yet intimate way to connect with people one-on-one. As a seasoned art event vendor, I was excited to participate in Abington Art Center Art Fair for the first time. It is an absolutely beautiful property filled with works from local artist.

I shared great moments with talented artists, wonderful people and even connected with distant cousins.

Each person I had the pleasure of speaking with made an imprint one me along with providing some laughs, including, “not my cup of tea” lady, haa. No, my work is not for everyone and that is perfectly ok. I design for myself and like-minded individuals, not the masses (at this point at least).

A few weeks before the art fair, I had an idea to create a community art project where anyone who wanted to participate could add their creativity to a canvas. Each artist is given a credit below. The highlight of the day for me was seeing so many people of all ages participate in the community art project. Art brings out a child-like playfulness in all of us. Seeing how so many people responded to the setup made my day. I truly hope this experience inspired people to get back into creating something that brings them some joy and freedom. I’m already looking forward to next years Art Fair.

For this week’s Weekend Design & Wellness Project, create a community art project of your own. Think of a creative outlet you enjoyed as a child or something you’ve been curious about recently. Invite family, friends, neighbors, the mail carrier and the amazon delivery person to add a little something to your project. There are two incredible parts to a community project; the human connection by building on what someone else has created and the one-of-a-kind finished piece created by people who where living in the moment and expressing themselves. Create a special experience for your community.

Community Art Project Artists:

Thank you to everyone who participated in the community art project. There were many wonderful people who participated that did not to leave their name and contact information. I hope they somehow find this to see the final outcome. If I have misspelled any of the names below, please let me know and I will make the correction.

• Nataly Munive-Liv, age 12

• Brooke Sanchez, age 10

• Sergio C, age 4

• Ben Sanchez, age 2

• Rosie Stalletti, age 50

• Nick Rahn, age 31

• Joan Abrams, age 76

• Gillian Weilerstein, age 85

• Zoë Hansell, age 19

• Lisa Hansell, age 52

• Hailey, B

• Cathy Cole, age 63

• Derek Glebe, age 64

• Timothy Dolan, age 26

• Henrietta Mergen, age 7

• Ellen Myers

• Dale Van Sant