HAL Exhibition

I entered a piece of artwork in the Hamden Art League show, 2008 Silver Bells Exhibition, that runs from 12/1 through 12/17.
If you're local, drive over and take a look. The show is held at the Hamden Miller Library/Senior Center, 2901 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT. There is plenty of free parking and if you don't like the show you can always borrow a book from the library. HAL has a number of good artists many of whom paint professionally and have worked in their medium for decades.

When entering these shows I always imagine that my painting is one of the best. However, when I get to the show I see so many other good paintings and the different visions that each artist brings to canvas, or paper. Each piece of art at the show is a "one of a kind" creation. While it is always nice to win recognition from your fellow artists, it is equally nice to meet the people creating unique work in a world where most items are mass produced.