The Parc de Richelieu was venue for the Courses Hippique and out in the garden we could hear the commentary from the races over the public address system. It sounded like a cross between the Grand National and Le Plus Grand Cabaret du Monde!
However, as we are not particularly "horsey" folk, (and we didn't want to pay the entry fee) we chose to attend another event in the town. The Comité des Fêtes et des Loisirs de Richelieu is hosting the 11th Salon Artistique de Richelieu, a two day event usually held in Les Halles. This year, due to the restoration of Les Halles, a marquee had been erected on the square..
The exhibition was a real mixed bag! Artists from quite a wide area were exhibiting and the range of talent was equally wide................
Exhibits included all manner of art work from glass painting and sculptures made from roots, to oils, watercolours and acrylics..
We particularly liked the title of the piece below:
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| Convoi Exceptionnel |
In many cases we felt it was run on the "think of a price and double it" principle.
I asked about exhibiting next year but as soon as I'd opened my mouth I began to see all the pitfalls of doing so.
I'm not sure I could bear two whole days in a tent full of art work - particularly my own!!
7 comments:
Oh, but by then Les Halles may be a fait accompli, n'est ce pas?
Yes, fair point, The Broad! I guess I'll have to think of another excuse!
Not watching the Tour de France? even here in the States would not miss it.... Have to be careful when I read the Figaro not to see who won that day!!!
What kind of art do you do? I do portraits
Annie v.
Go for it, Elizabeth! I'd buy your art work ...
I love the convoi exceptionel too!
I do watercolour - usually flowers, birds or the occasional landscape. Some of them are on etsy.com at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Spangledust?ref=em
Oh Gaynor... You're very kind!!!
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