Bloomin’ Arts
While Artist Tree is still a baby, there isn’t much external action to report around Napa, and I believe that may lead people to become disheartened. It’s important to realize that what happens first, with any great venture, is an internal reconfiguration. There has to be a spark lit, an inspiration created, a possibility opened, for organizations such as these to really blossom. And that is happening in our town, seen or unseen. People are beginning to feel the creative fire.
Last night, I was driving downtown with a friend, and came to a red light on Pearl and Main. I looked ahead at Bloom Gallery and saw a swarm- 50 people, easily- crowded inside, celebrating art, music, and all around weekend festivities. My friend Talia, who sat passenger side, and I, gave a slight gasp. Growing up in Napa, it’s a common-place vision on a Saturday night to see deserted streets, limos pulled up next to $100/plate restaurants, with all the locals elsewhere. What a celebration last night! And I can assure you, it was a local party. And it made my heart warm.
If you want to be a part of events like these next time, check out the Napa Valley Arts Calendar that’s put on by the babes at Arts Council Napa Valley. It’s a great resource, it’s free, and it’s showing us what the future holds for Napa.
Blessings,
Christy
