Dear Friends of Bluebird,
I hope this finds you in good spirits.
We’re moving into the school year and in spite of all the shifts and uncertainty I’m feeling hopeful we’re stepping into a magical new year.
Here’s a fairy to support you in feeling that too:
Yep. ‘The Fairy of Setting Sail for the Magical Year Ahead’ with a yellow flag in one hand and a blue one in the other exclaiming ‘Oh Yeah’ and ‘Onward and Upward!’
Here in the South End Arts District we’re getting ready for the 28th annual South End Arts Hop.
Many of you know that this is Bluebird Fairies’ birthday. Our 6th! We’re moving into the 7th year of our existence.
What are we doing for Art Hop? You can check it all out in this Seven Days Art Hop Program
On page 15 you’ll see there’s a pre art hop event at 208 Flynn Ave. on Thursday between 1-4 called “No road to all decisions”. I’m a large accordion playing fairy in this show connected with the movement of the World’s Largest Filing Cabinet (by crane!) to it’s new pedestal. I’m excited to be performing with Stuart Paton of Taiko Drumming.
On Friday-Sunday I’ll be in our Bluebird Fairies studio which has been redesigned to have a small fairy shop and a lot of room for my weaving loom. We’ll have Fairy Decks, Prosperity Fairies, Mask Fairies, Fairy of the Day stands and, of course, LOTS of good vibes.
Our Art Hop hours are listed on Page 15. We’ll have some interactive activities in the hallway throughout the weekend so please stop by even if the hours don’t coincide.
Please note that on page 13 there’s an official Art Hop map. We’re #18 but if you really want to find us think of us being two floors above #17. We’ll have signs up.
Now, if you don’t want to be with people this year we totally understand. I’m happy to say that I created art work specifically for Art Hop and it can be viewed at VCAM/RETN at 208 Flynn AND ON-LINE. The 6 pieces comprise a work inspired by His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 8 Pillars of Joy. All pieces are for sale. I’ll keep making more so let me know if you’d like one made for you. (for those of you NOT in Vermont- you can get a big dose of this year’s Art Hop virtually- do check in out)
AND, if you still have your paper or virtual Art Hop program nearby PLEASE flip to the back page and check out the bright Bluebird Fairies ad on the last page. Created by Stephanie Salmon of Gotham City Graphics, its aim is to assist our goal to spread positivity world wide. If you don’t have the Fairy of the Day app. Consider getting it. If you have, please consider giving it a review. Click here for the app.
More than anything, though, thank you for continuing to support our work. We are happy to be a part of the world. Our goal this year is to keep supporting people in finding and maintaining positivity so it can be as magical as we deserve.
All the best to you all!
Emily and Bluebird Fairies
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 8 Pillars of Joy