Thanksgiving wish
Dear Friends,
The season's spirit reminds us of the importance of gratitude and the joy of togetherness. May your Thanksgiving be filled with both.
Each year, we celebrate Thanksgiving by giving grace, as we surround ourselves with loved ones and give thanks for those dear to us. Thanksgiving blessings recognize God as the source of all things that make our lives great, whether it's part of our daily routines or our more spiritual moments. We may not always make the time to connect with God every day, and Thanksgiving reminds us of his constant support and presence.
love, Susan
PS I love photographing underwater and hope you will, too; this Thanksgiving, I would like to give you an extra incentive to have this experience with me. Purchase a gift certificate online ( digital download), and you will receive $500 in your gift. You have only offered now until Black Friday! The photo session can be done now (indoors) or used in the summer of 2024. A beautiful gift; if you email me after your purchase with your shipping address, you will receive a special gift to add to the to-put wrap for the surprise!
A little about Coconut Grove Art Festival
You will find here here in February!
The 2024 Coconut Grove Arts Festival (CGAF), returning for its 60th year on Feb. 17, 18, and 19, is painting a picture of success in the fine arts community. Key outcomes of this year’s artist selection process — other than arriving at a list that includes some of the best artists ever to apply — indicate that the beloved arts festival is now emerging as one the most highly sought after shows in the nation.
The exhaustive evaluation process conducted by CGAF’s hand-selected professional jury panel closed Oct. 18, culminating in the selection of 285 top artists from around the world to be invited to exhibit at the 2024 festival over President’s Day weekend.
What makes the 2024 process most notable is the number of applicants desiring to be part of this successful show that draws tens of thousands of art lovers and spectators each year. According to CGAF Executive Director Camille Marchese, this year a record volume of 1,048 applicants eagerly competed for the limited number of spaces available – just 240 openings. When hired, Marchese was determined to concentrate on a more concise number of artists, which she explains, “allows for a finer quality of unique and innovative art to see, experience, and to acquire.”
In making the announcement, Marchese excitedly exclaimed, “We’re back! The Coconut Grove Arts Festival is once again among the top 10 outdoor art shows in the country!” She noted that the unprecedented number of applications received speaks volumes about the growing reputation of the festival – and is a clear gauge of the success of this show and its standing in the nationwide arts community.