Last weekend, we took a short road trip to Pueblo, Colorado to see my exhibit at Buell Children's Museum. It was so worth the 24 hours in the car with 6 small people.
First of all, Buell Children's Museum is amazing. The curators have done a fabulous job making it inspirational, child-centered, and organized. I can't emphasize enough how impressed I was. Every one of my children had a fabulous time creating and exploring. We spent over 4 hours there without even realizing it. A sign of a great place, I'd say.
Second, the adult gallery attached to the Children's museum is filled with gorgeous artwork and the sweetest docents you've ever encountered. Usually, when I walk into a room with 6 small children, I get rolled eyes, frowns and someone following us around to make sure that my children behave properly. (Of course, I know this is their job and I don't blame them. However, I work tirelessly on discipline and on teaching my children how to act properly so when I get automatic frowns, it is a little disheartening.) I am so appreciative of people who give me the benefit of the doubt!
Third, the town of Pueblo is amazing itself. The residents are obviously putting a lot of time and energy into making it beautiful with a new riverwalk, stunning architecture and artwork scattered throughout. Quite impressive. The older 4 kids and I took a walking adventure in the late afternoon and had a blast. (Of course, the candy/magic shoppe added to the general enthusiasm of the group.)
Fourth, the people in Pueblo from Buell to the town were so nice! Even the children noticed and commented on how kind every was to us. I felt right at home there. Great place.
Because I know that you are dying to see my exhibit in person (giggle) I created this short video for you. The music just seemed to fit the energy of the group perfectly. I hope that you like it.
First of all, Buell Children's Museum is amazing. The curators have done a fabulous job making it inspirational, child-centered, and organized. I can't emphasize enough how impressed I was. Every one of my children had a fabulous time creating and exploring. We spent over 4 hours there without even realizing it. A sign of a great place, I'd say.
Second, the adult gallery attached to the Children's museum is filled with gorgeous artwork and the sweetest docents you've ever encountered. Usually, when I walk into a room with 6 small children, I get rolled eyes, frowns and someone following us around to make sure that my children behave properly. (Of course, I know this is their job and I don't blame them. However, I work tirelessly on discipline and on teaching my children how to act properly so when I get automatic frowns, it is a little disheartening.) I am so appreciative of people who give me the benefit of the doubt!
Third, the town of Pueblo is amazing itself. The residents are obviously putting a lot of time and energy into making it beautiful with a new riverwalk, stunning architecture and artwork scattered throughout. Quite impressive. The older 4 kids and I took a walking adventure in the late afternoon and had a blast. (Of course, the candy/magic shoppe added to the general enthusiasm of the group.)
Fourth, the people in Pueblo from Buell to the town were so nice! Even the children noticed and commented on how kind every was to us. I felt right at home there. Great place.
Because I know that you are dying to see my exhibit in person (giggle) I created this short video for you. The music just seemed to fit the energy of the group perfectly. I hope that you like it.
On a personal note, I can't tell you how amazing it was for me to see my artwork displayed in a museum. It was pretty surreal. Five years ago, I never ever in a million bajillion years would have even thought it possible. This experience has taught me that you just never know. You can't possibly put a cap on your own (or anyone else's) potential. You are capable of greatness. Everyone is. I have proof.
7 comments:
That is AMAZING Bethany!! WOW WOW WOW WOWWWWWWWWWWW!! I loved the video and the photos!!! CONGRATS on your accomplishment! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Wow, wow, wow! I feel like doing a dance right here at my computer :) I'm sending you a huge celebratory hug right now!
Fabulous video...AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats to you......You are so deserving!!!!
You really are the coolest person ever. I feel privileged to be related to you, even though it's just by marriage. And Todd is ROCKING that goatee. Miss you guys!
Congrats Beth! your exhibit- ITS SOOO EXCITING! And I agree with familyKartchner...Todd was rocking that goatee! I BARELY RECOGNISED HIM!
I think its VERY COOL that the museum made art accessible and DO-ABLE for the kids- that THEY TOO could create what they were seeing. Your babies are growing fast...human and art....how wonderful.
Awesome video and artwork! Congratulations, Buffy. Mom and Dad
Yay Beth! The booth looked great :) As always, I am so impressed and I love the video tunes.... I also think Todd's goatee is super cool!!
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