Joy of the 17th Avenue Spring Show

This past weekend was the 17th Avenue Studios Spring Show—the 11th in a row. Since moving into the studio complex where 43 artists work, it was the first show I have participated in. Below are photos I and Susan Hancey snapped over the weekend. You can see what a fine group of people I’m surrounded by—it has been an inspiring and energetic experience so far! The weekend went by with nary a hitch and there is less beadwork around these parts—sold two torso necklaces and Life’s a Circus Cuff even!

October will see our next event as many artists in complex participate in the annual Santa Cruz Open Studios sponsored by the Santa Cruz Cultural Council. I hope you join us!

From Right to Left: Sefla Joseph, Victoria Kerr, Rachel Nelson-Smith, Carolina McCall, Susan Hancey, Pat M.-Towery, Ronna Schulkin

Pat M.-Towery in the door to her studio

Pat M.-Towery’s studio

Sefla Joseph in her studio

Sefla Joseph with a visitor before her work

Ronna Schulkin in her studio

Ronna Schulkin and Michele Indiana Anderson on the deck of Ronna’s studio

Ronna and Michele

Michele Indiana Anderson with visitor Marilyn Jean

Susan Hancey with visitors in her studio

Susan Hancey looking mighty lovely with her work

Victoria Kerr with visitors in her studio

Victoria Kerr’s studio and artwork

Adrienne Momi of MomiLani speaks with visitor Susana Arias

Roberta Lee Woods with visitors in her studio

I love the look on Dora Rosenbaum’s face as she interfaces with visitors just before a sale

Dora Rosenbaum’s studio

A peek into Marsh Blaker DeSomma and Paul DeSomma’s gallery—there’s Paul in the background doorway. I’m going to visit their working studio in June to watch them work glass once the kilns are up to temp…