Some Things Don't Need An Answer

Hello My Darlings!

 

It is the beginning of the New Year,  and the beginning of Spanish Village's:

41st SMALL IMAGE SHOW in
Gallery 21 from
January 25th to February 28th
11 AM to 4 PM Daily
* Reception January 30th *
* 4:30 to 7 PM *
Admittance is free

The Small Image Show presents artwork, in all mediums, that can fit in a 10'' by 10'' cube. It is the Village's outreach and fundraiser inviting  San Diego artists to participate in this yearly, juried, show.










Come to the reception where observing funky to fine art,  conversing with artists, tasting yummy appetizers, listening to live music, window shopping the 37 art studios in the village, finding out who won the art prizes and awards, and just soaking in the ambience of art in our charming art village...most all the artwork is for sale.




As I watch Vicky and Michelle hang the show, I ponder the concept of BIG art and small art.  What is the smallest of small art, and what is the biggest of big art?  After considering this question like a dog chasing her tail, this is what I think...
Art, from quarks to smaller, from the universe to bigger, come from one's opinion and feelings....it can be as unique as the art.

Art, like Beauty, is in the mind of the beholder. 

I ran this question by Brandon, my poodle buddy, and he ignored me.  I asked Emily, the village squirrel, and

Franklin, the arachnophobic rat, the same question and I got blank stares.....Matilda, the canyon coyote, was engrossed in chewing a rabbit.....no one had an answer....

.....perhaps some things don't need an answer.





Come visit us in the Village! 
We are family and pet friendly!

Love and Kisses to my 2-legged and 4-legged friends,

Bella the blogging dog

POST CHRISTMAS ON THE PRADO....WE ARE STILL ALIVE...

DEAR LOVES,


 JOLLY  SANTA!

WHEW!!!


Christmas on the Prado (aka: December Nights) was a success in Spanish Village.


Grab a hot toddy and enjoy the photos of the celebration........

Southwestern Artist Association and entrance to Studio 24 - 28 all decked out for the Holidays!

Sue is holding her gift from Franklin the Rat! 

We Hide all our Fruit and Nuts at Studio 33

Kathy's relaxing after a busy day!

SANTA'S ELVES are gearing up for DECEMBER NIGHTS!

My Friends just Love SANTA!

There's my Buddies posing at the beautiful white tress!

My friend Alane and her new friend Mr. Frosty! 



Where did the Elves come from?  They look like the real thing Santa!



Love to You All,


Bella the Blogging Dog in Spanish Village Art Center


Woof-woof!  Arf-Arf!
 
 
 
 

So Long 'Elements', 'Hey There' Earth Day, and the Sculptor's Guild

Art by Edward  Moores, Maryellene Deason, Kathi Vargo

 

Hellooo My Dears from Paradise,

Another day of blissful sunshine, warmth, and good stuff.  I am lying under the table at the Gallery 21, enjoying the village artists who are coming in to collect their art creations from the ELEMENTS SHOW, something special put on by the village for the park's centennial.  Too bad it is closing.  It is
the first of its kind, and quite a success.  However, I do enjoy the pats on my head, belly rubs and compliments as artist come to pick up their art.

   Art by Deanne Tiffany             Steve Maddy                Rebecca Lowell

 

 As we close down one celebration, we gear up for another.







Art by Carole Mathios, Lucy Wang, Linda Smith, Carol Foster, and Susan Mae Hull




This Sunday is Earth Day throughout Balboa Park....and annual celebration that brings thousands upon thousands of people.  Come see the booths set up in the park, displaying information about keeping Mother Earth well.  In our village, we will have demonstrations relating to art, too.

During this celebration, Brandon, my poodle buddy, and I, like to greet tie-dye folks,  polo shirt folks, flip flop folks, dread lock folks,  and whatever the cat brings in....(no offense to Erika, the village cat). We truly love to see the diversity of folk that Earth Day will
include....and Brandon, Erika, Franklin (the arachnophobic rat,) and his big squeeze the squirrel girlfriend, will enjoy the food droppings of our guests.  Best of all, we enjoy meeting other 4-legged friends and doing the smell test.

Later on in the month, the Sculptor's Guild, in the village, will have its closing reception on April 25, from 5 PM to 9 PM.....music, tours, refreshments, sculptor's raffle, silent auction, and a rocking ambience will invite an enjoyable time to anyone.  The Sculptor's Guild is comprised of local artists. The event is free.

Art by Roxanna Maria

 

Did you come to the EASTER EGG HUNT?  I saw Franklin lying on his back, feet up, from eating too much dropped candies....his main squeeze was squirreling mouthfuls of candy booty and running up the tree to store away....Matilda, the canyon coyote and Erika, the village cat, have formed a strong bond protesting the relationship between Franklin, the rat, and his squirrel squeeze....agreeing and bonding on the aberration in social convention (overlooking the strangeness of a coyote and fat cat friendship).

Such is life at the village.

Come visit us at the village!  We have 37 working studios, friendly artists who love to talk about their art, demonstrations and artist's vendor booths set up in the patio....we are open 7 days a week from 11 AM to 4 PM....and visiting the village is free.  We are family and pet friendly.

Until Later My Loves,

Bella the blogging dog
Woof-Woof, kisses, too.

SPRING is HERE!

 

 

 

''Here comes Peter Cottontail,

 hopping down the bunny trail, hippity hop,

 Easter is on its way!''

 

Sunday, April 20th, 11 AM to 3 PM, every half hour, The Good Eggs of Spanish Village will be hiding 100's of colorful, prepackaged candy filled, plastic Easter eggs!

 

Bring your children to Spanish Village to hunt Easter eggs, and introduce them to art!

 

Check out Spring and Summer Children's

Art Classes!  

 

 

 

Stroll though our vintage art village, enjoy the 37 welcoming, working, art studios, listen to live music, and, as always, we are free to the Public, family and dog friendly.

 

AND!........

 

Remember to come and celebrate EARTH DAY, April 27th, at Spanish Village and throughout Balboa Park. 

 

We are proud to say this is one of the largest ecological fairs in the nation.

Enjoy, and get informed on energy conservation, alternative energy, recycling, ecology, animal rights groups, vendor booths and more!

 

My two-legged friends, remember.....

EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON MOTHER EARTH.

WE NEED TO RESPECT AND CARE FOR HER.

 

.....As for the latest in my life.

My buddy Brandon, the white poodle, and I, have been clandestinely counting the baby rats carried off by Erika, the rag cat.  (Boy, she's getting fat).

We suspect Margaret is too preoccupied with her brood to miss 3 or 8 baby rats, and Franklin (the arachnophobic father rat) is no where to be seen.

Hopefully, Matilda, the canyon coyote, hasn't made a meal out of him.

 

Well my lovelies, see you at the Easter Egg Hunt, and on Earth Day!

 

Love,

Bella, woof! woof!