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Along the Crooked River: Plein Air Comes to Peninsula

Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors it's first Plein Air Competition.

The crooked river called Cuyahoga is an integral part of the Cuyahoga Valley and the Village of Peninsula.  Artists have tried to capture it’s beauty in a multitude of media.  Painters, photographers and artists with sketch pads are regular sights in this Valley.

On Saturday, June 20,  2009, 25  regional artists will converge on the Village, canvases, easels and paints in hand. They will be participants in the first Plein Aire competition that the Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted.  En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air.” It is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Plein air painting has it’s roots in 19th century Europe. The invention of tubes that contained pigments made painting portable, and the introduction of the steam engine gave painters a way to travel for their art.

If you’re in our neck of the woods or are in the mood for a beautiful drive, come on over and see us. You can watch the painters, take a hike in the amazing Cuyahoga Valley National Park (did you know that it is the 6th most visited National Park in the country?), take a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, and explore the Village of Peninsula. Stop in and see Steve and me at our Elements Gallery on Mill Street. We’re looking forward to meeting you.

For more information on the Plein Aire competition, visit here.

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Stroll into Spring: A My Town Monday Post.

The fairy garden behind Debra & Stephen Bures' Elements Gallery in Peninsula, OH.

It was a busy weekend in the Village of Peninsula, nestled in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley. It was a time for discovery and adventure as the yearly Spring Stroll welcomed the new season to the Valley.

The population soared as families came to the Village to share in the magical adventures of the season. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railway brought Thomas the Tank Engine to the Valley again this year.

Fairy houses and gardens were all over the Village.  Ronda from the Downtown Emporium created a map, and fairy lovers of all ages looked to see if they could answer all the questions: how many fairies live here?  can you find the octopus?  what is the name of the fairy house?

Imagine yourself discovering some of these magical dwellings. Look carefully; you might just see a sprite.

Fairy House at Diane Seske's Log Cabin Gallery.

Fairy Garden at the Bronson Chapel.

Fairies of the sea at the Downtown Emporiium.

Fairies read books ouisude the Peninsula Library.

Fairies rest on the steps of the Cuyahoga Valley Museum.

Fairy Garden at the Bronson Chapel.

Fairy Garden outside the Bronson Chapel.

Fairy Garden at Diane Seskes' Log Cabin Gallery.

Fairy House at the Peninsula Art Academy

Seagoing fairies at the Downtown Emporium.

Peggy Jo's fairy house at the Downtown Emporium.

Peggy Jo's fairy house at the Downtown Emporium.

Fairy house at Cuyahoga Valley Nat'l Park Association's Park Place store.

Come back on Wednesday and you’ll see more photos of the fairy dwellings behind our studio and gallery.

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Take a moment to realize that in the United States, Memorial Day is more than a 3 day weekend.  To read more, hop on over to Travis Erwin’s.  He  is the guy who is the MTM chief cook and bottle washer. He always has something interesting to say, and also posts links to other bloggers who write about their towns.

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