Happenings on a Saturday Night

Jennifer Jones via Art Papers

We’re lucky that Atlanta is a very art-friendly town, with a wonderful array of galleries and visual arts spaces in which to indulge one’s passion for art. There are always a variety of exhibit openings going on and on a cold and rainy Saturday, this was no exception.

Art Papers is a terrific non-profit organization whose goal is to provide exposure and forums for contemporary art. Every year, they put on an auction at a big gallery space and it’s an event not to be missed. It’s packed with art lovers, gallerists and, of course, artists -- and the crowd is lively and fun.

We dragged our Huffington Husbands to this event and had a great time feasting our eyes on loads of great art and even some artfully costumed birds and Las Vegas showgirls. You never know what you’ll see…

Cathy Daly

Angela West

Barbara Rehg

Carl Pope

Carolanna Parlato

(all from www.artpapers.org)

Atlanta’s a great food town, too. After we left Art Papers, we drove across town to the Westside and had a fabulous dinner at JCT Kitchen and Bar. It was hopping and made us glad we live in a vibrant and exciting city full of young and energetic people. The food is fancy farmstand cuisine and my salmon was to die for. The Huffington Husband had bacon-wrapped trout that he generously shared. Dessert was a warm chocolate souffley thing with homemade pistachio ice cream. Heaven on earth.

Who wouldn’t love to be tucked away in this cozy corner?

And, more artful events are on the calendar in the ATL…one of our favorite events is the annual Trinity School Artists’ Market, a week-long event (February 15^th through 20^th, 2010) that is a treasure trove of paintings, sculpture, photography and crafts. We’ll have some pieces hanging there and are always happy to support this one.

Our contribution to the Market...Shelley Hopkins, Lemon Scented Rain, mixed media on canvas, 30 x 30"

http://www.spotlightonart.com/

TaTa!

M.