Maria chooses every piece of art that is sold at the Open Houses. She usually goes to visit the artist in their studios if that is possible. She gets a commission from each piece of art sold, and I think this is the part of the process she enjoys more than any other.

Carol Law Conklin is a beautiful spirit as well as gifted artist. Her house is crammed with artwork, it covers just about every surface in their home, it is her joy and passion. We came home with a carful of Carol’s wonderful art, she lives about an hour north of us. Maria had a hard time not going back for more. The other artists are coming her during the rest of the week to drop her stuff off, Maria is already clearing her work out of the studio. We are plotting smaller  art shows and creative workshops throughout the year.