RIVER CLAY ART SHOW DECATUR, AL!!!!

WOW!! What a great weekend!! On Friday afternoon, we went to Decatur, AL to set up for the River Clay Art Show. It was absolutely first class from the minute we stepped out of our van, to the minute we drove away late Sunday afternoon. First, we were greeted by people, and several young men, and asked if we needed help unloading..(We parked at the curb, and had to dolly our stuff to the tent.) Then, when we got everything at our location--there was plenty of room between the tents, they were set up either spaced apart, or in quads (four booths in a square, so everyone has a corner). The show opened to Patrons at 5pm, and we could sell art that night for 2 hours. Then everyone walked around the corner for a fantastic spread of food and entertainment. We skipped this part, because of the long drive back to our house, but everyone (the other artist) talked about how good the food was the whole weekend!!

ALL weekend, we were constantly asked if we needed ANYTHING by numerous volunteers! They REALLY made us feel special!

We were fed every morning, and on Friday night, and Saturday afternoon. It looked so good, that I wish I was not on a strict diet!! Nature Boy (Chuck) really enjoyed it though!! REALLY GOOD FOOD, and A LOT OF IT!!

The director's name was Mary H. Reed, and she was also an exhibiting artist ..which was different for me, but really cool at the same time. She had a ton of some of the best volunteers working for her, and the show ran as smooth as butter...

The quality of the art throughout the show, was amazing, they had demonstrators and a fun children's area (far enough away from the artist...GOOD POINT)..and for a first time show, a good number of buying customers.

The judges were awesome..and took time to really look at everyone's art, and really judge it.

I won an HONORABLE MENTION!! YAY ME!! ..haha.

So..THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING RIVER CLAY!! You guys ROCK!!

Great people, great art, great customers,  great food, great volunteers..and a GREAT SHOW!!

We have 3 shows (Now 4 shows) that GO THE EXTRA MILE for their artist..I am glad to include this show in the same ranks as Kentuck, Troyfest (where I am SPOILED ROTTEN), and Bluff Park. They outdid themselves, and I cannot wait to go back!!

Live Artfully!!