Christy Kinard, courtesy Spotlight on Art website One of my favorite art markets in Atlanta starts this Tuesday night, February 19th, and goes on through the rest of the week. It is called the Spotlight on Art Market, and it is a great place to see and buy amazing art at really good prices. Many of the artists are emerging, many are established. There is a huge variety at the market - lots of contemporary art (my favorite), impressionist art, folk art. Another bonus is that the market is for a good cause - it organized and run by Trinity School, and takes place on their campus in Buckhead.
Signe Grushovenko, courtesy Spotlight on Art websiteI love this art market because it is indoors, the art is very well displayed, there is a huge variety, and the prices tend to be quite reasonable (certainly more reasonable that galleries). There is also a lot of free parking (I hate it when it is hard to park somewhere). The market opens this Tuesday night with a great opening night party. It goes on all week and ends on Saturday. For hours and more information, check out the website: Spotlight on Art Market 2008
Gina Cochran, courtesy Spotlight on Art website
Melanie Morris, courtesy Spotlight on Art website 
I can't think of a more fun evening out than visiting an art festival! And, I think it's great to support local artists. I love your selections, especially the first one. Let us know if you buy something!
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving us a heads up!!! I'll need to go check it out. Let us know if you buy something!
ReplyDeleteYes this is always a great event!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful pieces...the last one is my favorite though :o) Have a great week!
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I can't believe I have never been to this (though my husband had a piece in it years back). I have heard it is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWish I was there and could go with you. Sounds wonderful. I love that last picture the most. Of course I would, right?
ReplyDeleteAwesome!! Thank you for sharing, this is great!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to hop in the car and drive to Atlanta for the weekend since I don't fly! What a fun event this is! I think that Christy Kinard piece is a picture of happiness. Please keep us posted if you find something to buy.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great show, I hope everyone can make it.
ReplyDeleteBA, who is your husband? I am wondering if I have seen his work.
Will definitely try to make this!
ReplyDeletep.s. small world--christy kinard's cousin set up me and my husband! so i feel a special connection to her paintings!
I love each painting in your selection. This looks like a great fetival.
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful. I like all the pieces you showed! Yes, it's great to find *affordable* professional art.
ReplyDeleteLove,love,love Christy Kinard's work!! I have followed her since I first saw her paintings at Shain Gallery in Charlotte. Thanks for the info on the whole event - sounds like such a treat to be able to go!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful! What a great opportunity to find art!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you explained the parking, I was just starting to wonder what "free arking" was. :-)
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Melissa
I love art markets! It's such a great opportunity for artists to feature their work and for the public to own art at reasonable prices.
ReplyDeleteI went to the opening night party, and it was wonderful. Lots of great art this year! I did not buy anything, but plan on returning when it is a bit quieter (the opening night party is VERY busy and crowded).
ReplyDeleteI never use spellcheck, but I did see the 'free arking' and forgot to correct it! Off to go fix it now...
I love the one by Gina Cochran - the greens and blues are so vivid.
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ReplyDeleteI came upon this site after googling to find news about the Spotlight on Art show. Melanie Morris is a dear friend of mine and I was thrilled to see her work and your compliments here. Just had to post her web site in reply so you can see more of her work or drop her a note to say hello. It's melaniemorrisart.com
ReplyDeleteAll the best-Amy in Birmingham