His move to Main street last year was visionary as the improvements that we are now seeing were still in the talking /rumor phase. Being on the leading edge involves risk that many of us are simply afraid to take. But Eric hasn't been. He is an enthusiastic believer in the revitalization of Main Street.
His latest act of bravery comes in the form of vulnerability. His business is struggling and he has asked for the community's help. Local artists have created art pieces for auction to raise funds that would assist him in getting through the slow summer season. Asking for help is courageous. And it isn't like he hasn't been working it. Eric shows up at events that you wouldn't really connect with art supplies, like sponsoring a kid's painting with tomatoes booth at the Tasty Tomato Festival. That's creative.
If you are in town tomorrow and want to support this local, independent business and also are looking for original art created by local artists, come to the art auction at his store at 1633 Main Street. Food and beverage have been donated by local businesses. Nearly 100 artworks will be up for auction, all proceeds go to S & S. His store opens at 10 — in case you want to buy some art supplies, and the auction is from 4-8 p.m.
I have created a mixed-media piece based on the Antonio Machado poem, “The Wind, One Brilliant Day.”
Let's brave the heat and support Eric, Amanda and S & S Art Supply.
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| The Wind, One Brilliant Day text by Antonio Machado |
