"Good Tidings, Great Art" hosted by Above Elite Studios

I truly believe that we are better people when we surround ourselves with those that inspire us. This is what "Good Tidings, Great Art" is all about. Above Elite Studios (181 Main Street, Westerly, RI) is hosting it's semi-annual 2-Day Open Studio Celebration on Dec. 10th from 5:30-9 and Dec. 11th from 10-4:00p.m. This is the second time that I am a part of this magical event and the FIRST as a resident studio artist! I am so excited to be a part of a celebration of friendship, art, creativity and community and feel so connected to everyone that participates. At Above Elite Studios we open our doors and invite guest artists working in a variety of media to showcase the work they have so lovingly prepared all year. Most of us have "day" jobs and all the artwork that we have an impulse to create is done in the wee hours of the morning or night, or when babies and/or spouses are asleep, when children are at karate or dance classes, in between laundry, work, school, and family obligations. We diligently chip away at the work that inspires us in hopes of making a connection to others through our work. We plan these open studios with our hearts on our sleeves and invite the very best people in our lives (YOU) to come and participate...to take a peek at our souls gently displayed on our walls and proudly showcased in a beautiful space decorated with twinkly lights and candles. We all listen to music and laugh and enjoy refreshments as we stroll through the old mill building, which I understand, used to be a dance hall for the American Legion at one point. So as we happily prepare for your visit, please be sure to save the dates because YOU are invited and YOU are the last ingredient in what is always an astonishing 2-day celebration. See you by the river and Above Elite!

Good Tidings, Great Art!

a 2-Day Open Studio Celebration

Friday, Dec. 10 5:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 11. 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Above Elite Studios

(Over Elite Cleaners)

181 Main Street

Westerly, RI 02891

Resident Artists: Laura Gaffke, Millie Donovan & Charles Estabrooks

Guest Artists: Serena Bates, Julianne Eanniello, Kathy Johnson, Sarah Martin, Ian Newbury, Wendy Steele, Lisa Szaro, Susan W. Thomas & Carol Watson

Special Guests: Deans Mill Elementary School Student Artwork

& Lou Manzi and the Childbloom Guitar All-Stars performing on Saturday