点评:This art center is set up like a museum with several well curated exhibition rooms, even though only one small area actually houses a permanent collection. The rest is all for sale, highlighting the works of mostly local artists. It's a wonderful way to display the talents of photographers, painters, printmakers, sculptors, and potters. When I was there, they had an impressive juried photography exhibition. I walked around the Center several times, admiring all the pieces, before revisiting the members gallery where I purchased a small pastel by Becky Holland. I also had an interesting in-depth conversation with artist and volunteer receptionist, Mitzie Massey about her travels, art and story telling in addition to learning more about the workings of the Center. It was a great way to spend some time in Fairhope.
翻译:这个艺术中心的设计类似博物馆,设有多个精心布置的展厅,不过实际上只有一个小区域用于陈列永久藏品。其余空间则全部用来展示并出售艺术品,主要以当地艺术家的作品为主。这里是展现摄影师、画家、版画家、雕塑家和陶艺家才华的绝佳平台。我去的时候,中心正在举办一场水平极高的摄影大赛展览。我绕着中心转了好几圈,细细欣赏每一件作品。在重新参观会员画廊并买下贝基·霍兰德创作的一幅小幅粉彩画之前,我还与艺术家兼志愿接待员米茨·马西进行了一次深入而有趣的交谈。我们谈到了她的旅行经历、艺术创作和讲故事的技艺,我也借此机会进一步了解了该艺术中心的运作方式。能在费尔霍普度过这样的时光真是太棒了。