Editorial
August 28, 2008
By Administrator
Snoqualmie Valley should be artist haven
A 4,000-foot mountain. A 268-foot waterfall. Teams of wildlife.
It only seems natural that the Snoqualmie Valley should be an ideal location for aspiring artists.
Fortunately, one group in the Valley has decided to make it that way. The Mount Si Artist Guild was formed a little more than a year ago by three local artists intent on encouraging more artistic expression in the area. Since, the group has met once a month at the home of a member to paint and draw and share both encouragement and critiques of each other.
The last two weekends, the Mount Si Artist Guild has attempted to connect with more aspiring artists in the area by hosting Art in the Park, a public event at Gardiner Weeks Park in North Bend where guild members paint, draw and share their knowledge of their craft with others. They will meet for a third and final day of Art in the Park this Saturday at 9 a.m.
These types of events could be just what the Valley needs. With support of art from government and schools seemingly dwindling every day, it’s important that members of the community take up the responsibility of encouraging art to others.
The Snoqualmie Valley could easily build a reputation as a home for blossoming artists, too. Those who paint and draw here now are always quick to remark how much inspiration can be gained from the area, simply by sitting on a bench in a park or standing on a sidewalk.
So, if you’re out and about this Saturday, drop by Art in the Park. Congratulate the Mount Si Artist Guild for developing a long-needed art presence in the area.
Who knows? Looking out at the Valley, maybe you’ll be motivated to pick up a paint brush yourself.
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