From July 19th till July 21st, I participated in my first 3 day art festival event. It was a huge learning experience for me. The best part was meeting so many amazing artists who have shared the knowledge they have gained over the many years of participating in these type of events.
The 2024 Spring edition of the Del Norte Makers Market at the Historic Windsor Hotel was my third of its kind and it was AWESOME as usual! I think its one of the most authentic markets around and folks from across Colorado should add it to their Colorado Road Trip Itinerary! I hope to participate for the 4th time this December for the Holiday Edition of the event.
Following the success of my first ever 2 weekend festival last year “The Durango Autumn Art Festival” I decided to participate in the Durango Farmers Market a few times this season. May 18th was my first market. It was a fun, family experience where I got to share my art with the local community. My sons really enjoyed the community atmosphere and browsing the delicious and beautiful booths while meeting farmers and artisans. They even got to pretend to be tree climbers right behind my booth – what fun!
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This is the painting that I donated to the Alamosa Art Gala this year. I enjoy participating and donating my art each year as I believe that the Chamber of Commerce in Alamosa does wonderful work to promote local small businesses which I think greatly contributes to the local community. The painting “Emerald Mountain Morning” ...
On March 8-10th I participated in the Spring Tempe Festival of Arts, a juried event for regional artists. This was my 3rd outdoor weekend art show and probably the most ambitious yet as it was an 8 hour out-of-state drive each way. This was 3+ days long event, with set up on the evening prior ...
The Markers’ Market in Del Norte was great fun and success! Below are a few moments captures on camera. One wonderful surprise was our dear friend Jeff coming by to shop some original art. You can see him with me and with his new night sky mountain art which perfectly reflects his love and involvement with night sky programs in the valley and his avid hiking lifestyle – thank you Jeff!
For the last few seasons, I’ve enjoyed creating a small series of wood slice paintings. It began in the Spring of 2023 and followed each season with a new shape and size. This time around I was excited to step out of the round and try some more angular shapes seen below. Each one is a magical world of mountain layers and night skies – my favorite subjects to explore in paint. Visit my Online Art Shop to see if any are still available: https://www.kasiapolkowskashop.com/product-category/paintings-drawings/
Yesterday I had the best Holiday Market and would like to thank all the people of Alamosa who have come out to support this great event and that have stopped by to talk to me and who chose my art to take home as something special from the Holiday Market  My family has a special connection to the San Luis Valley, being that both our boys were born here in town and we also own a 40 acre property outside of town that we use for our own creative expressions and taking in the incredible views.
I’ve committed to Opening ‘Print Pre-Orders’ in my Online Art Shop about 2 times per year for the end of the year Holidays and to celebrate Spring/Summer. This is the only time that I open up orders for prints. The current Pre-Order Closes at Novermber 21st.