• In this Newsletter:
  📌 Drop-off for "A Living Legacy" 2D Show is This Week! 
  📌 Support the Arts! Social Media Push and Podcast Excitement

• 📌 October Artisan Social – New Format Returns
  📌 Save the Date: AAC Annual Meeting January 13th 
  📌 Planning Ahead: A Note to Future Collaborators
  📌 Big Little Art Show at Talleyville

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Spotlight on "A Living Legacy": Our Exhibits Launch!

This is an exciting moment! Our landmark two-part exhibition series, "A Living Legacy," honoring 125 years of creativity in the Ardens, is finally here. Let's make sure our collective presence is felt across the greater Wilmington arts community.

Part I: 2D Exhibition at The Baby Grand; 818 N Market St, Wilmington

The first of our two-part series, the 2D show, is here! Please note the critical dates for participating artists and plan to attend the opening to celebrate this achievement.

Important Dates for Participating Artists:

• Artwork Drop-off: Wednesday, October 1st, 9–10 AM

• Opening Reception: Friday, October 3rd, 5–7 PM

• Please join us! All artists are highly encouraged to attend the reception to mingle with guests and show support for the exhibit.

• Buffet Contribution: If you are able, please bring a treat (sweet or savory) for the buffet table! Important:Please take your dishes home with you. Due to logistics, we cannot be responsible for any items left behind.

• Artwork Pick-up: Monday, November 3, 9–10 AM

Can't Make the Reception? If you miss the opening, you can still visit the exhibit during The Baby Grand's box office viewing hours.

Part II: 3D Exhibition at the Blue Ball Barn

Our second show is right around the corner. Mark your calendars now for the November dates! Specifics will be in the November newsletter

• Dates: November 4–30

• Location: Blue Ball Barn, Wilmington

• Opening Reception: Friday, November 7, 5–7 PM

Be an Arts Advocate! Spread the Word!

We need your help to make these exhibits a huge success!

Share the Podcast Excitement

Sadie Somerville and Jill Althouse-Wood were recently featured on the Delaware State of the Arts Podcast to discuss the 125 Year Legacy Exhibits.

• Action Item: When you receive the link (which you can insert here), please upload and share the podcast episode to your own social media channels! This is an excellent way to raise excitement and awareness beyond our immediate community.

Social Media Push

Let’s flood our feeds! We have a library of graphics and artwork for the exhibits ready for you to share.

• Action Item: Please use the link to the provided artwork to create your own notices and posts on social media. Tag the venues, tag local arts groups, and tag your friends! Every post helps bring new visitors to the exhibit.

Artisan Social & Future Planning

October Artisan Social – 

Join us for our next Artisan Social—a great opportunity to connect, learn, and share your work.

• Date: Tuesday, October 28

• Time: 7–9 PM

• Location: Buzz Ware Village Center

• Featured Speaker: Jennifer Borders will be our featured presenter, discussing her multidisciplinary work that explores themes of environment, politics, and personal expression.

• Open Show-and-Tell: Bring a new piece (finished or unfinished) to share, get feedback, or just show off your latest project.

Get Crafting: Big Little Art Show

Remember that we’re directing our small art efforts to the Talleyville Frame Shoppe and Gallery’s "Big Little Art Show." All pieces must be 6x6 inches. This is a fantastic way to broaden our reach and engage with a wider audience!

• Let Wendy know of your intention to show work by second week of November or sooner. Make sure to let her know that you are part of the Arden Artisan Collective

• Artwork Due: Saturday, November 22

• Opening Reception: Saturday, December 6

• Contact: Talleyville Frame Shoppe (302) 478-1163

Save the Date: AAC Annual Meeting

Mark your calendars! The discussion about the future of the Arden Artisans Collective is one you won't want to miss as we determine our structure, membership, and events for the coming years.

• Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (Confirmed!)

• Time: 7–9 PM

• Location: Buzz Ware Village Center

• Note: More information on the agenda, membership, and website listing fees will follow closer to the date.

Planning Ahead: A Note to Future Collaborators

We love participating in local events that showcase our members' work, but we must ensure we are respecting our artists' time and the quality of their professional output.

When reaching out to the AAC to include our artists for exhibitions, sales, or demonstrations, please keep in mind that our members are working artists who require adequate time to prepare. We require a minimum of 6–8 weeks' notice to successfully rally participants and coordinate involvement for any event.

Unfortunately, we recently had to decline forwarding a local opportunity due to a very short notice period. We want to be a valuable resource for the community, but last-minute opportunities do not allow our artists to commit their best work or time. Please help us spread the word that planning well in advance is essential for successful collaboration!

Warmly, Jill AAC Steering Committee Member

The Arden Artisans Collective Steering Committee: Annette Hearing, Shay Seaborne, Betty O’Regan, Linda Toman, Megan King, Cookie Ohlson

"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." — Pablo Picasso