Acceptance is there any better feeling in the world? For an artist I think not, we all have to develop thick skins because rejection is a way of life when your selling art but acceptance still feels oh so good. Over the past couple of weeks I have been accepted into 2 juried shows and added 2 more events for this year.
First Vicki and I and our Curious Creatures have been accepted back at Artsfest this year, so look at Solomons here we come! And my chess set was accepted into the 78th Annual Cumberland Valley Artists Exhibition at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Out of 138 who applied only 43 made the cut. This one makes me really proud, they didn't let me in last year and I assumed they wouldn't this year. I know that's no way to think but sometimes I cant help it, rejection for me is easier if I am ready for it and when I got in I was so excited I will admit it I cried. After a winter of struggling and feeling unsure about myself and my art, this was a boost I needed.
I am really excited and proud to be part of all these upcoming events and will send out a newsletter soon with dates and times for everything, if you would like to receive one please send me a message so I can add you to my email list!
Yay! I am so glad they realized what an amazing piece of art the chess set is, and I can't wait to see it in the gallery (though I will have to wait until August sadly)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vicki, thats ok I think Joyces show will be still then too so we can make a day of it:) Thanks for always being supportive even when I was sure I would fail!
ReplyDeleteYay Artsfest! I don't know why you and Vicki worried - of course you'd get in! And that chess set is awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about being prepared for rejection and then surprised (and thrilled, of course) when success comes instead. But your work is amazing and more successes are sure to follow these!
Lol of course we were worried and we will probably worry next year too;)
ReplyDeleteIts weird isnt to see that its a yes and not a no? Cheers to everyones recent sucess, soon we will take over the world!