Day 242 – Gallery Night

Here in Newport, they offer a “Gallery Night- Walking Art Tour” for free every  second Thursday of the month. Tonight I decided to join in. Vinny was at work and Elijah was neck deep in homework but Micah offered to go with me. So we walked down the street to the Arnold Art Gallery. I was surprised to realize upon arriving that I have passed this gallery multiple times but have never stopped in. In fact I don’t believe I even really ever noticed it. The cool thing on this rainy kind of night is that there was a random bicycle parked right in front of the building but when I took the picture I realized just how quaint and special it really looked. It was fairly ironic that the front of the building with this bike actually looked like it could be a picture or piece of art itself.

Anyhow, we entered into what seemed to be a fairly small doorway and I don’t know what I expected but it was nothing what I thought it would be. There were 3 stories of paintings, drawings, sketches, watercolors and more. Art, art and more art. Micah really seemed to enjoy it as well which was neat for me. That isn’t necessarily the “scene” for a 19 year old but he was pointing out some of his favorite pieces and we were discussing some of the art. We wandered around and he took some pics of me (he didn’t want to be in them tonight so I just respected that). Afterwards, we went out for a bite to eat and it was a very nice evening. I am so glad he is happy to be a part of these intentions because I feel like it is even exposing him to some new things which is really awesome.

I strongly suggest that any of my readers look up local art galleries and art related events in your area and participate. I believe art is healing to the soul whether you are an artist or not. Art has the power to transform, educate, inspire and motivate. I personally enjoy getting lost in another’s interpretation of a piece- some art is like being in someone else’s dream. Give yourself the opportunity to open yourself to this world. #HGAL