M-AAA presented the Missouri Folk arts Program Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program and the Blacksmiths Association of Missouri on First Friday in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District. Thanks to Lisa Higgins, director of of the Missouri Folks Art Program for getting Bernard, Alex and Mike McLaughlin in this gig!!!
Thanks to Kelly Clark, Curatorial Assistant at M-AAA he took my blacksmith anvil quilt and created the background for these awesome posters.
Alex's smile tells it all!
Grandpa's smile is good too!
All three men demonstrated across the street from the gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, showing their techniques and some of their wares.
Lisa and I walked the area to see the other vendors, food trucks, music and sights and ran into BAM member Bill George. He didn't know we were there. This is him surprising Bernie!
This art work, which included a big table full of items, were mainly made from silverware. It was the most beautiful things!
It was an exciting event in the art district for us for sure!!
Thank you Kelly and Lisa for making it work.
1 comment:
What an honor for you guys to be invited to participate in this event. It looks interesting. Are you ready to take a breather and spend some time at home doing whatever you want?
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