May 21, 2023, on Ridgewood Avenue in Glen Ridge, NJ
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Having lived in Glen Ridge for about 17 years, I often visited the Glen Ridge Arts Fair (the "Eco" element was added in later years) and wandered the fair thinking "I should do this," but for whatever reason, I just never did it. Although I no longer live in Glen Ridge, I thought "it's time to participate," as I still know many people in the Glen Ridge community and wanted an opportunity for a public showcase of my recent paintings.
Since I had never been in a street fair before, I bought a tent and built my own freestanding "walls" with lumber and peg board so that I could customize my installation in multiple ways, as far as how I would position paintings and also to be able to re-use this wall structure for future events.
The 2023 Glen Ridge Arts + Eco Fair had over 70 vendors and exhibitors, eco exhibits and plant sales, student art exhibits, a toy drive, EV cars on display, the Repair Cafe (for repair of small items), community groups, kids' activities, food, and music. A very nice turn-out for this event!
About McKinney Arts
McKinney Arts features paintings by artist Mark McKinney, affordable original art including paintings on canvas and works on paper. Private viewings of art by appointment or buy art online.