THE ART IN BELLA VISTA
You may have noticed that the art in the Bella Vista has changed since the last time you were there. In fact, it changes about every 6 – 8 weeks. As of this writing, there have been 4 different art exhibits featuring photography, sketching, acrylics, oils, watercolors and mixed media. Each exhibit has a theme. So far we have had “Life in Corte Bella”, “Winter Holidays”, “Fruit of the Vine”, and currently “Mountain Landscapes”. All of the art as well as the themes are selected by a committee comprised of experienced artists and designers. A lot of time and effort goes in to selecting and installing each exhibit on the fireplace as well as the gallery wall. Once an exhibit is changed to a new one, a reception is held in the private dining room of the Bella Vista to introduce the artist. This is usually on a Friday afternoon from 3-5 during happy hour, depending upon availability of the room.
All of the artists are residents of Corte Bella, and their talent and creativity knows no bounds. Several artists are well trained and have had years of experience, while others have picked it up on their own and have never had their work shown in a gallery setting. Most of their work is available for sale, yet some pieces are so close to the heart of the artist that they cannot bear to part with their work. All of it is shared by the artist for a limited time to be enjoyed by the entire community. We do hope you will take advantage of enjoying the art of our Corte Bella residents. How lucky we are to be able to dine in our own Bella Vista art gallery! There you can meet the artist, get a feeling for the scope of their work from their portfolio or additional art that they bring for the event, and perhaps even commission something wonderful just for you. If there is something that is part of the exhibit that you would like to take home, you may purchase it directly from the artist once the exhibit is replaced.
Written by Corte Bella Resident Gayle Davis Oil Paintings by Corte Bella Residents Linda Harris (Top, Bottom Left) and Jan Mellenthin (Bottom Right)
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