CBC Art Show

OK, so I now officially give up on Art Walks in downtown Concord. The Arts Council has decided that the concept of an Art Walk is art displayed within the Old Courthouse Gallery, and then a couple of artisans displaying some work on the lawn. I suggested to the City that they consider taking over the Art Walk and using available vacant office space in the downtown area as temporary "galleries". Looks like that won't happen, since the Arts Council apparently owns the concept of Art Walk. So, for us itinerant artists and artisans, maybe the next Art event may be the Art and Craft Festival at the Cabarrus Brewing Company. Now that isn't scheduled yet, and, who knows whether it will happen.
But, assuming it does, I may print one or more of the following creations for that show.

Next Art Walk

Ok, so maybe there will be no new art walks, since the Arts Council seems to have given up the Art Walk concept. But, I'm thinking . . . maybe someone will come along to rescue the idea and find a way to put it into practice. Hey, if they can hold a 2018 Christmas Tree showing at the old Concord Hotel, why not an Art Walk? Maybe entice 20-30 artisans, craftsmen, et al, to come and display their creations at the old hotel.  It could happen. Maybe the Mayor will talk to some folks who like art and they will do something. Art Walks are sure to be a stimulant for local businesses, restaurants, coffee houses, breweries, wine bars . . .
So, in the event that happens, I might even resurrect my artsy side. Here are a few potential creations I could bring into life.  Yeah, yeah, they're a bit abstract, but so is life today, n'est-ce pas?

November Art Walk

Hey, hey, the Arts Council has announced a November Art Walk. Not for pseudo-artists like me of course, because they cannot any longer provide indoor display space, and I choose not to display in the great out of doors--the weather don't you know.
But, assuming the tree lighting takes place again at the same time, folks should come out to see art and watch the great tree light up once again, despite President Trump.
Now, just cuz I will not be displaying, doesn't mean I will not be creating some watchable art.  So, here below, I give you the Richard Schmidt November Art Walk creations.  All the art is based on a watery theme. Well, except for the first six, which I have just added below. I just created them, just for fun, don't you know.