Living in a tourist area, the main thing that people forget is local is important. Local authors. Local artisans. Local painters. Local businesses. Supporting our community begins from the inside out. Recently, I expanded my distribution by taking my published books to a local bookstore. Slowly, but surely my goal is to have my books in multiple stores locally.
In the last few years, my branching out has allowed my little tree to put down further roots. And I am proud to say that I am doing so to help a great cause. Art is the foundation of any society. If you look at history in all ancient societies, you will see an appreciation of art and literature as a way to bridge gaps. Old. Young. Poor. Rich. It didn't matter. Art can be appreciated by anyone. That is why it is important to bolster that connection no matter where you are.
Downtown Newport Artscapes is a relatively new community with an old concept. Teaching the community and showcasing the works of local artists. I came to know it from a friend on Facebook who has been working tirelessly day and night to get this off running. It is my pleasure today to share that I have joined as an artist and soon as a contributor with this amazing group.
We have that history, in Cocke County, to connect us to the ancient ways. Of capturing the fog that rolls over our hills. Of connecting to each other. To exploring the paths of our history that are sorted and seedy, but understanding that without that aspect we wouldn't have the ability to share. I am looking forward to being a part of it all.
You can visit their links below. If you are an artist in Cocke County, please join us in bolstering art and the artist community in Newport and all over Cocke County.
http://www.dnatn.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DowntownNewportArtscapes/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DowntownNewportArtscapesTN/
In the last few years, my branching out has allowed my little tree to put down further roots. And I am proud to say that I am doing so to help a great cause. Art is the foundation of any society. If you look at history in all ancient societies, you will see an appreciation of art and literature as a way to bridge gaps. Old. Young. Poor. Rich. It didn't matter. Art can be appreciated by anyone. That is why it is important to bolster that connection no matter where you are.
Downtown Newport Artscapes is a relatively new community with an old concept. Teaching the community and showcasing the works of local artists. I came to know it from a friend on Facebook who has been working tirelessly day and night to get this off running. It is my pleasure today to share that I have joined as an artist and soon as a contributor with this amazing group.
We have that history, in Cocke County, to connect us to the ancient ways. Of capturing the fog that rolls over our hills. Of connecting to each other. To exploring the paths of our history that are sorted and seedy, but understanding that without that aspect we wouldn't have the ability to share. I am looking forward to being a part of it all.
You can visit their links below. If you are an artist in Cocke County, please join us in bolstering art and the artist community in Newport and all over Cocke County.
http://www.dnatn.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DowntownNewportArtscapes/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DowntownNewportArtscapesTN/
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