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 5/4 through 5/11.
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 & Reception | 5/4 | 9pm ET | Grand Art Exhibit Tent (Temple of Jastev, Fountain - 13514) | Join Cairnfang Manor in welcoming artists and art aficionados for the 18th 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. |
| Painting the Cosmos | 5/4 | 10pm ET | Cascade of Tears, Promontory (9394) | During the cold winter months, life trapped within the confines of our home stifles our imaginations and leaves us craving for the open sky. Join Allies of the Grey as they gaze into the stars to find inspiration, invigorate the imagination, and share with you the original canvas of the gods. |
| Animalistic Artwork | 5/5 | 9pm ET | Cafe Dumont Patio - 14123 | Does your companion or familiar have an artist's eye? Or perhaps you just really want to see what they can do with a brush in claw (or mouth)? Join Yukito Lennan of Cairnfang Manor to explore what painterly talent lies buried within your favorite furried, feathered, or scaled friend! Or at least join in to see how many colors they can mix together at once. |
| Fresh Perspective in an Urban Landscape | 5/6 | 3pm ET | Starting at Grand Art Exhibit Tent (Temple of Jastev, Fountain - 13514) | Caeruil Atelier presents a Fresh Perspective in an Urban Landscape! Attendees will receive instruction about different types of visual perspective, methods to simulate the illusion of depth, then apply the techniques in an urban landscape. Meet at the Jastev Temple fountain, where we will then relocate to a different place to better appreciate the city streets of Solhaven. |
| The Artistry and History of Loenthran Funerary Masks | 5/6 | 10pm ET | Grand Art Exhibit Tent (Temple of Jastev, Fountain - 13514) | Join Aendir and Elaejia Silityr of the Ilyan Syndicate as they host a lecture on the historical and cultural role of Loenthran funerary masks, the techniques used to construct them, and the symbolism artisans employ in their decoration. |
| Scrapbooking | 5/7 | 3pm ET | Cafe Dumont Patio - 14123 | The Looking Glass invite you to participate in a relaxing and creative hour of scrapbooking. |
| Best in Show Announcements | 5/7 | 9pm ET | Grand Art Exhibit Tent (Temple of Jastev, Fountain - 13514) | Awards for the 18th Annual Solhaven Grand Art Exhibit will be announced and presented, including for Best in Show. |
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, the Ilyan Syndicate, and Allies of the Grey for their willingness to support this annual event with additional workshop and lectures.
Regards,
Phanna Green
Chairwoman, Cairnfang Manor
