CELEBRATE SLOW ART DAY
APRIL 5TH FROM 11AM TO 1PM
WITH 1UV. $20
What is Slow Art Day?
Officially it is an international event founded by Phyl Terry. (slowartday.com) I don’t know Phyl Terry. I’ve never met them. I know little to nothing about them. I just know I agree with the model, spirit and focus of the event. On Slow Art Day you set aside two hours of your time. You observe an exhibition of Art, SLOWLY (and quietly) with others for the first hour and for the second hour you talk with each other about the Art you just observed…over a meal or drinks or snacks or coffee or whatever. The conversation is usually facilitated by someone who has previous knowledge of the Art exhibit you just observed. Some venues charge a cover, others don’t. Some people celebrate in private homes, others in public spaces. The rules aren’t strict. There are just two:
1.) Look at Art SLOWLY and quietly for 1 hour.
2.) Talk about it together for an hour.
Slow Art Day is an intellectual event that people of all walks of life, ability, age, bank roll, can come together around and enjoy. Slow Art Day is the holiday you never knew you needed. Slow Art Day is a celebration of everything good about humanity. It doesn’t glorify war. It doesn’t discriminate in any way. It only serves to create connection, community, and Critical Thought. And guess what else…it makes you feel good too.
Why Slowly & Quietly?
Art, in most cases, is stationary in comparison to tech generated/dependent media. Even if you are watching a piece of live Performance Art, it is something that exists in a specific time and space and is consumed and processed by the mind in a different way. When was the last time you looked at something and truly considered it in an intellectual manner? How does it make you feel? What does it remind you of? How is it made? Who made it? Do you like it? Do you not like it? And most importantly: WHY? Once you engage yourself in this way it can be a deeply moving experience. Looking at Art slowly and quietly promotes Critical Thought in an organic way. Critical Thought is a skill that can be cultivated. Critical Thought is something we desperately need across the World.
Why Talk About It?
I understand the thought of public speaking is anxiety causing to many. The conversation that happens on Slow Art Day isn’t really like “public speaking”. It’s just a conversation between some people, and there are no right or wrong answers. At my events I pose three questions to visiting participants. 1.) Which piece of Art is your favorite? 2.) Which piece of Art is your least favorite? 3.) Why?
No one needs any special skill or education to answer those three questions. There’s no wrong or right answer. Art doesn’t get jealous. Art doesn’t compete. Art doesn’t judge. You can like a painting or not and the painting isn’t hurt. And a secure Artist doesn’t get hurt either.
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Make Your Reservation & Mark Your Calendar
On Saturday, April 5th 1UV Gallery Studio will be closed to the public. From 11AM to 1PM 1UV will host a private Slow Art Day celebration event. Artworks on display will be discussed. A lacto-ovo vegetarian lunch buffet with soft drinks will be offered.
This is a family friendly event. Children ages 6 to 17 are welcome to attend with a parent or guardian 18 years or older, with no more than two children per adult.
Curated conversation and Q&A will be lead by the artist.
The event will officially be over at 1PM but attendees are welcome to stay until 2:30PM to shop and/or mingle with each other. Each attendee may enjoy 20% off any purchase of existing work and will receive a free gift.
Payment is required to make your reservation. Space/participation is limited to 20 attendees.
To make your reservation stop in 1UV in person, call 831-226-2586, or fill out the registration form to the right.
VISITING GUIDELINES & POLICIES and PROMISE OF INCLUSION apply. RESERVATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.