1st Friday

((open studio))

Church of the Arts

every 1st Friday from 6-9pm

110 S Roosevelt Ave, Lafayette, Colorado 80026

come say "hello"!

Post by BLOOMS AND SHROOMS.

((happy full mooooon))

Feather Project // update

Happy February!  I just made my 5th Feather Project donation to Cultural Survival and First Peoples Worldwide! Since I began this project last May, sales have allowed me to donate close to $100 to these two organizations! So exciting! 

My feathers are hand-crafted from reclaimed/recycled or third party certified, ethically mined silver. I am thankful that Rio Grande Jewelry Making Supplies shares my concern for the earth. "Our refinery, which recycles silver and gold from a variety of sources, is 30 years old and has won numerous environmental awards over the years." We must continue to ask ourselves how our choices impact the planet and take responsibility for our actions!

I came across this article on First's People's website this morning and was reminded that THIS was one of my main motivators in creating this project. Wirikuta is a mountain that the Huichol people of Mexico believe to be the birthplace of the sun. They take pilgrimages there and receive guidance from the gods. First Majestic Silver, a Canadian mining company, only sees dollar signs in their sacred land. I believe that part of environmental protection is protecting the indigenous cultures that live in harmony with this earth. We all have the right to decide what happens to our own lands.

“These sites are alive, they have a heart, and we are worried that their veins will be destroyed.”

http://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/campaign-update-mexicosacred-indigenous-site-mexico-threatened-canadian-mining-company

"artistry"

Guilford Art Center's holiday "Artistry" show has begun!

"Guilford Art Center announces its much-anticipated annual event, Artistry: American Crafts for the Holidays, which will take place November 1, 2014 through January 4, 2015. One-of-a-kind, handmade crafts by more than 250 artists from across America will be featured, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber, ornaments, accessories, toys, specialty foods, and more.  Proceeds from Artistry benefit the exhibiting artists and Guilford Art Center’s educational and community programs.

Hours: Monday through Saturday 10am-5:30pm & Sunday 12-5pm

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, November 6, 5-8pm, free and open to the public: Join us for shopping & refreshments.

Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street, Guilford, Connecticut (exit 58 off I-95).

For more information call 203-453-5947."  

>> www.guilfordartcenter.org