artsXpose
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Black Swamp Arts Festival
September 5-7
Downtown Bowling Green, Main Street
Please choose the type of event from below and include in your blog post
(Only the events listed below fulfill the artsXpose requirement):
Exhibition* (non-course related)
1.) Provide a brief detail-oriented technical description or summary of the event you attended. This section should remain journalistic and should not be reflective of your opinion
The portion of Main Street that is in “downtown” got completely blocked off and is filled with exhibits. There are artists visiting from out of town, local artists, food, different types of live music, student work, children’s activities, and much more. There are many types of artwork there for example, photography, pottery, ceramics, metal works, paintings and such. It’s fun to walk around and get to view the many different types of beautiful works.
2.) Use the section below to write a well-structured paragraph focusing on your personal critical insight / response to the event. How did you interpret or react to what was presented to you?
I have lived in Bowling Green my entire life and have been to this arts festival nearly every single year. Never does it fail to amaze me though. I am absolutely astounded by everything there, and all artist should aspire to do work that well. I went the first day/night and again the second day to purchase a couple things. I heard one band, but didn’t get close enough to find out whom it was, and purchased a piece of metal work and a necklace, both of which I love. Everything that was there was beautiful, I was in complete aw.
3.) What information, ideas, images, etc. most impressed you and why?
As I said before, the whole festival is completely amazing. If I had to choose a part that impressed me the most, it would have to be the blown glass and the demonstrations that had to view. I’ve always really thought blown glass was really beautiful and I wanted to learn, but being able to see it all right in front of me has made me want to take a class on it, even more!
4.) Overall, how would you rate this event (10 being the most worthwhile)?
10+
5.) Justify your rating in the question above:
Everything I saw exceeded my expectations and was completely worthwhile. If I could have stayed there all day and bought every single piece of work, I would have. I plan to continue going to the festival every year, it couldn’t have been better!