Wow! Today was the first day that the artists checked in to set up for the 2010 Celebration of Fine Art! All but three arrived today and began to build out their studios – their home away from home for the next 10 weeks! So much progress was made today! This is a group of professionals!

Everyone is beyond excited. Lots of hugs were shared as old friends and new greeted each other as they began their work. The artwork won’t emerge until just before opening on Saturday, but in the meantime the studio build outs are phenomenal. We allow the artists to use their creative minds to determine the best way to display their works of art. Well, we do have some limitations – for instance no two story studios (yes, we have had that request!) The end result is always incredible. Wait until you see this year. It is off the charts.

Stone work by Pete Incardona being placed in the sculpture garden (crane was necessary!).

We did get much of the sculpture garden in place over the weekend and today. All I can say is WOW! This is a place where people will want to spend some time. Lovely paths invite visitors to take a closer look at the beautiful works. You’ll enjoy everything from beautiful representational bronzes to total abstract pieces, whimsical works, wildlife, stone carvings and a few great surprises!

Mark Carroll and Michael Jones 2010

Tomorrow will bring another day filled with activity of building out, painting, flooring and setting lights. A bit more work in the sculpture garden and a few other projects. By the time guests arrive for opening day this place will look awesome.

We are celebrating two decades of bringing art lovers and artists together. Two decades of building collections and connections around the world. Please join us this year and be a part of the Celebration!

Open daily January 16 through March 28, 2010. 10 am to 6 pm. We can’t wait to see you!