Well, how time flies when you're busy (having fun!). Since my last post, some great news from different venues to share with you.
First, my Yurok Cuff was selected as a "Finalist"(out of 1,300 submissions!) in Fire Mountain Gems 2008 Annual Beading Contest. They sent me a wonderful certificate (matted!) and gift certificate, along with a letter stating my design will be displayed in the online Gallery of Designs (it hasn't been posted yet, but I keep checking...) as well as future advertisements. So I was so thrilled!!
Then, off to the New Mexico State Fair... The New Mexico Bead Society sponsored this year's "Beadwork and Jewelry Competition". I worked at the booth for three days, accepting submissions and categorizing them for the judges. The NM State Fair opened its doors last Friday (and all of the ribbons had been awarded). Such talented artists in New Mexico. My hat goes off to you all!!
In the midst of all this excitement, I've been working hard at our new Albuquerque shop (The Wooden Cow Gallery & Art Space). We will open our doors for business this week, but our GRAND OPENING is October 17th. Our gallery has two classrooms - and I'll be busy teaching beadweaving classes thru the end of the year.
Well, to top it all off, I was notified this weekend that my submission into The Bead Museum's "Celebrating Beads, the journey of..." First Annual design contest was accepted as a finalist (of almost 350 entries from 33 states and 15 countries). I have to get it wrapped up and shipped out to Washington DC today (because it needs to arrive in time to be on display for the gala on September 20th!). I'm not allowed to show you a picture of the design yet (contest rules), but I'll be posting as soon as the competition results are final.
Phew...that's alot going on!
Thanks for stopping by.
Linda
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4 comments:
how wonderful!!!! congratulations on all your achievements and wishing you all the best with the gallery opening!!!! :-)
Wow - you have a lot to celebrate!
Sara Hardin
You're on a roll, good job!
Now, are you going to plan a design for Rings & Things' 2009 "Your Designs Rock!" contest? ;-) We would be delighted to see your next creation!
Best wishes from
--Dave
at Rings & Things
That's awesome!
I love the colors you used, it's so lively and clever. I see little dancing people -- but I admit, I think of them as little Japanese animated characters :) going "oomBA oomBA oomBA" while they dance *grin*
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