The Art Exhibit will open inside its customary tent at the fountain of Jastev's Temple with a welcoming ceremony and light refreshments. An award ceremony recognizing the Best in Show will take place over the weekend. The exhibit will be open for public viewing for a full week, from 5/5 through 5/12.
This year, Cairnfang Manor has partnered with several MHOs to bring a variety of workshops and lectures for your enjoyment throughout the next few days. The schedule of events, also posted on the Cairnfang Manor wiki page https://gswiki.play.net/Cairnfang_Manor#Schedule is as follows:
| Opening Ceremony | 5/5 | 9pm EDT | Grand Art Exhibit Tent (Temple of Jastev, Fountain - 13514) | Join Cairnfang Manor in welcoming artists and art aficionados for the 16th Annual Solhaven Grand Art Exhibit! Light refreshments will be served for this meet and greet opportunity. Winning entries from past years are also on display. |
| Live Figure Drawing Workshop | 5/6 | 9pm EDT | The Tentacled Tavern, Barroom (5717) | Join the artists of Caeruil Atelier for a class in the expressive mode of Cabaret Figure Drawing, hosted by Faerinn Greatsinger. |
| Weaving Workshop | 5/7 | 3pm EDT | Aunt Marnie's Solace, Patio (14463) | Yukito Lennan of Cairnfang Manor is hosting an afternoon workshop focusing on the wonderful world of weaveables! Materials for weaving will be provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own to use or share. Share tea, gossip, and make a keepsake to take home! |
| Fashion Scrapbooking | 5/8 | 3pm EDT | Cafe Dumont, Patio (14123) | Friends of The Looking Glass will be gathering in Solhaven's Cafe Dumont to participate in a relaxing hour of scrapbooking. Folios, parchment, and quills will be provided if you're new to the hobby. Those hobbyists who have already started are encouraged to share their latest creations! |
| Best in Show Announcements | 5/8 | 9pm EDT | Grand Art Exhibit Tent (Temple of Jastev, Fountain - 13514) | Awards for the 16th Annual Solhaven Grand Art Exhibit will be announced and presented, including for Best in Show. |
| Faendryl Art Lecture | 5/10 | 10pm EDT | Grand Art Exhibit Tent (Temple of Jastev, Fountain - 13514) | Join Lylia Rashere of The Faendryl Enclave for a lecture on major Faendryl art movements through the ages. |
We invite everyone to come and enjoy one or more of the exhibit events, whether to socialize and appreciate this year's entries, to support the various artists involved, or to try your own hand at creating the next masterpiece! Special thanks to MHOs Caeruil Atelier, the Looking Glass, and the Faendryl Enclave for their willingness to support this annual event with additional workshop and lectures.
Regards,
Phanna Green
Chairwoman, Cairnfang Manor
