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The Art’s Alive! 2016 event in La Conner Washington has announced featured artist Marla Baggetta with her works in pastel, acrylic and oil. She will have 12 or more pieces on display during the November 4-6, 2016 event at Maple Hall.
More information on Marla Baggetta and the event can be found on the Art’s Alive! website at: http://artsalivelaconner.com.
La Conner is a small Washington town in Skagit County with a population of 891. It’s a historical town on the Swinomish Channel and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Every spring it attracts tens of thousands of visitors to its Skagit Valley Tulip Festival as well as hosting the Arts Alive! event in November.
Art’s Alive! is celebrating its 32-year anniversary event this year featuring visual, literary, musical and culinary arts. The weekend includes the Invitational Show, Open Show, merchant exhibits, live music and artist demonstrations at Maple Hall.
Marla Baggetta has been chosen as a featured artist at this year’s event. A prolific painter and teacher, Marla’s artwork and workshops are nationally sought after. Her work has been represented throughout the country for over 30 years.
Contributing to many art publications such as Pastel Journal, Baggetta is a signature Pastel Society of America (PSA) member and an International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS) Master Circle Recipient. She will have 12 or more pieces in the show in a range of sizes from large 4’ x 4’ oils and acrylics to small 4” x 6” framed pastels.
Baggetta will be doing a demonstration on Friday evening, November 4, at the Artist Reception from 5-9pm at Maple Hall, 104 Commerical St. The reception allows visitors to meet with exhibiting artists, listen to live music and enjoy wine and hors d’ oeuvres. She also will be present to talk with patrons the whole weekend.
In speaking about the passion she has in creating her art, Baggetta says, “When I have those sticks in my hand, all is right in my world.”
More information about the Art’s Alive! event can be found and the website listed above, and more information about Marla Baggetta and her art can be found at: http://marlabaggetta.com.
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