You can read all about it right here. I'll set up on my porch with new work hot off the easel. Have a margarita with me and talk art, travel, music, buy an original, pick up a print, commission a piece, or shoot the breeze. It's a super fun event that fellow artists Sybil Archibald, Wendy Bellermann, and I curated to make The Warren Court Art Walk a fantastic weekend of arts immersion for collectors, connoisseurs, and art lovers of all ages.

I’ve started working on paintings inspired from my recent travels. You see it here first because you’re on my list. See them in person this weekend!

I'll perform a short set of LIVE MUSIC with Glenn Healy and special guests on both days.
Not sure what time. You'll just have to get lucky!

The restaurant, Miti Miti, will set up a food tent and serve their scrumptious empanadas. You can park right on the street. South Orange has a few great new restaurants too, and the weather is going to be spectacular! Don't miss it when you're out and about.

The Warren Court Art Walk
Saturday, June 3rd & Sunday, June 4th
from 11:00am to 5:00pm

22 Exceptional Artists on One Block

It's going to be a pARTy!

See you this weekend,
Leslie
xo

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
– Helen Keller

This was one of my tables during the 2020 SOMA Studio Tour outside set up last year.

The eighteenth annual SOMA Studio Tour planning is underway. It’s an eagerly anticipated event that provides a vibrant and exciting view into the artists' atelier. With any luck, it'll take place as planned, on the first weekend in November with nearly 75 other artists in South Orange and Maplewood. In 2020 the Tour was outside on front lawns, driveways, and sidewalks. And then, the election results came out, and people were so happy they were dancing in the streets.

Here is a view of the cork wall inside my studio. You can see my trusty cuckoo clock on the right. It helps to keep me focused!

This year I hope to be participating from inside my studio and sharing where the actual magic happens. When you walk through the door, the party starts. Right away, you can tell the Wild Cherry Art studio is a happy place. It's bright, colorful, and fun. The vibe is always high, the artwork is eye-popping, and I'm a hoot! I love gabbing with collectors old and new and sharing a personal connection.

I look forward to welcoming you into my creative sanctuary!

The South Orange Director of Cultural Affairs managed and executed most of the studio tour tasks. Surprisingly, two years ago, the town eliminated this position and, with it, all support for the Studio Tour. As a result, the 2020 tour was accomplished by 100% volunteers and one leadership role. This year, unfortunately, we have no leader and no support. We are a small handful of artists, and we need your help with:

planning and organizing
publicizing
graphic design
fundraising
artist relations
town relations
website maintenance and troubleshooting;
and a few other items.

If you or anyone you know can help, please contact me. You’ll be a hero!

This was the set up, inside, two years ago during the Studio Tour. You can see where the drums were set up for the band’s performance.

In connection with the Tour, I'll be hosting a private party for my collectors the week before. Because you're on the Wild Cherry Art A-List, you can make an appointment to see the studio and put dibs on any piece of artwork before the tour dates by setting up an appointment.

volunteer or make a studio appointment

Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend. Have lotsa fun!

Love,
Leslie