Here’s a series of installation views of the McKinney Arts booth at the 2023 Glen Ridge Arts + Eco Fair, which took place on May 21, 2023 along Ridgewood Avenue in Glen Ridge, NJ.
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!