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Friday, April 10, 2015

Life is a Process, as is Art

More motivational quotes HERE.
My New Year's Resolution was to SIMPLIFY. Although life with a toddler is definitely chaotic at times (now with baby #2 on the way!), I figured that I could simplify other things in my life to balance all of that wonderful chaos. I had to come up with an Action Plan. First, I need to ORGANIZE -- organize papers and finances and art supplies, closets and boxes and drawers, both at home and the studio. It's definitely an on-going process. Another part of the Action Plan is to PURGE things that I don't use or need. I've started posting art supplies and tools on my Facebook page, so stay tuned for other wonderful random things! I will also be having a joint garage sale in May or June with a friend at the house. The last part of my Action Plan is to TRANSITION. As a mom / artist / educator / gallery owner, I wear a lot of hats. Although I love each of these roles, I realize that part of simplifying means aligning what I am doing with my goals. I would love to get my MFA, but that means that I need to MAKE ART, a whole body of it.

So, how do I afford the time, when so much energy is spent elsewhere?

My new studio space. #makeitwork
I've decided to close the gallery at 27 Subway. It's been a difficult decision, but a relief in a lot of ways . . . Heather Green Studios will still exist, but in a different form -- perhaps online? Undoubtedly, closing the gallery has opened new doors. I am excited to announce that I am now a Central School Project artist! The space is solely dedicated to the creation of art. I can also continue programming and curating interesting shows, but with the help of other artists.

This Saturday, April 11th, is my last Bisbee After 5 as a gallery owner. I'm privileged to have Zoya Greene's "Bisbee People Portrait Collection" on the walls -- it's a beautiful way to close a wonderful 4 1/2 years. Although I find myself in the midst of a lot of transition, but am open to letting go and accepting of new opportunities.

Monday, January 12, 2015

CALL to ARTISTS: Mail Art Exchange

Is your New Year's Resolution to create more art? Here is the perfect opportunity to make art, AND have your work on display in a gallery for the public during an artwalk. Heather Green Studios and The Collective Gallery @ The Artery present "To Phoenix with Love/To Bisbee with Love," a Mail Art Exchange show.

Mail Art (aka Postal Art or Correspondence Art) is simply small-scale artwork that is sent through the US Postal Service. The postmark completes the artwork! Mail art can be as simple as a postcard, or can be something more complex that folds out and incorporates the envelope or outer packaging as art in some way.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

Simply create a work of art that can fit into the mail slot at the Artery or a standard post office box in Bisbee (info below). The theme for the show is open-ended, meaning that the content of your work can be anything. Stamp your art and send it through the US Postal Service to the respective gallery by the postmark date. Include your name, a price (if for sale, include a 10% commission), and contact information. All unsold work from each show will be boxed and shipped to the other gallery for artist pick-up once the show concludes. You can send as many pieces as you like.

WHAT ARE THE GALLERY DETAILS?

"To Phoenix with Love" will be on display at The Collective Gallery @ The Artery for the February 7th First Friday Artwalk. Artwork must fold down to fit through the mail slot, which measures 8" across, and 1 1/2" high. Postmark deadline is February 2, 2015. Send Mail Art to:

The Collective Gallery @ The Artery
623 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix AZ 85012


"To Bisbee with Love" will be on display at Heather Green Studios for the February 14th Bisbee After 5 Artwalk. Artwork must fit into an extra small post office box (3" x 5 1/2" x 14 3/4"). Postmark deadline is February 9, 2015. Send Mail Art to:

Heather Green Studios
c/o Sean Flynn
PO Box 1475
Bisbee, AZ 85603

POSTMARK DEADLINE is February 9, 2015.

I'm excited to collaborate with The Collective Gallery and exchange work between Phoenix & Bisbee artists. If you live in Tucson, Flagstaff, out of state, etc., feel free to participate and send work to either location, or BOTH if you choose! Just be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope (big enough for your art with enough postage) to return your art in the mail.