Balboa Island ArtWalk, Balboa Island.

Balboa Island Artwalk...

July 2015 Around Town http://www.newportbeachlifestylepubs.com/2015/06/25/july-2015-around-town/

The weather could not have been any better on Sunday morning May 17th. It's beginning to feel like summer with the sun rising as early as 6:20am. With the car loaded and ready to go for the show I was definitely excited about what the day had to offer! The show is a one day show from 9am-5pm taking place along the South bay front Promenade. This is the 21st year.The Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists and marks the start of Balboa Island's summer season. This fine art show features 90 artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. Spectators enjoy live music throughout the day! My booth space was #4 so I missed out on all the music.

I was all set up and ready to go by about 8:30. There were lots of people walking jogging by this time. 

The day could not have been any better! What I like about this show is the awesome location it's just down the street from me, and the diversity of the crowd. I definitely made quite a number of connections and obviously sales. My biggest surprise of the day was at about half way during the day I learned that I had won an Artist Award. Totally stoked and excited the sponsors of the Award, Newport Beach Lifestyle Magazine presented the Award to me on the Main stage and I was very pleased, excited and wanted to jump up in the air...how much more thrilling can a show get?! Fantastic.

Here are a few pictures courtesy of Newport Beach Lifestyle Magazine and a link to their Facebook Page. 

Big thank you to everyone who came out in support of the Artists. My upcoming Shows include Art A Fair which opens June 26th. The Art-A-Fair Fine Art Festival is held annually in Laguna Beach, CA and is celebrating its 49th season this year (June 26 – August 30, 2015). One of three premier outdoor art shows held in Laguna each summer. Till next time..

Akoko.

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