by Nanci Hersh | Mar 31, 2016 | Art Events, Art Exhibitions and Events, artists, Inspiration, Works of Art
Davon “D.” Marque Hall is many things- an artist, a semi pro boxer, a teacher, a community organizer, a felon, and, my friend. He is also having his first solo exhibition titled “Pedagogy of the Obsessed” at the North Wilmington Branch Library,...
by Nanci Hersh | Nov 10, 2015 | Art Events, Art Exhibitions and Events, Hawaii, Inspiration, Koi Pond Series, Paintings
Duty calls. After living on the North Shore of Oahu for many years, I know that I never need a reason to return to my beloved Hawaii. However a request and an invite are the impetus for making this current trip. The Request: To be part of the exhibition committee for...
by Nanci Hersh | Nov 3, 2015 | 798 ICAF, Art Events, Art Exhibitions and Events, Workshops
The kids were so darn cute at 798 ICAF that they get a post of their own! Each child touched us in some way. My cousin, Ellen McVicker and I came back from Beijing with a song in our hearts that needs no...
by Nanci Hersh | Oct 27, 2015 | 798 ICAF, Art Events, Art Exhibitions and Events, artists, Collaboration, Inspiration, Travel, Workshops
Some of my favorite memories from 798 ICAF in Beijing were the times we spent with our ICAF hosts, Hattie, Sasha, and Mariana and the 9 other invited artists. We had many opportunities to hang together at lunch, coffee breaks, took each other’s workshop when...
by Nanci Hersh | Oct 16, 2015 | 798 ICAF, Art Events, Art Exhibitions and Events, Inspiration, Travel
The opportunity to be a part of 798 ICAF the international children’s art festival in Beijing came up quickly. In July, I was contacted by someone involved in the festival who found me through Instagram. Two months later, my cousin Ellen McVicker and I were on...
by Nanci Hersh | Sep 2, 2015 | Art Events, Art Exhibitions and Events, Home/Studio, Open House/Studio Party
This month is my 3rd Annual Open Studio House Party on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 5 -9 pm. As the date approaches and I review my notes from last year I thought I’d share with you 10 tips for creating a successful Open Studio (and/or) House Party. 1....