Sunday, December 19, 2010

FLYING LEAP ART SPACE

Flying Leap Art Space is a hybrid combination of art gallery, teaching studio, library, and sitting room with a gift shop. It's the concept of Donna Colby, who has been a resident of Fairfield and an art educator in the area since the early 1980's. Accessibility to the space is what I consider to be one of its best characteristics it's even open on Sunday afternoons for her students and any gallery goers that may stop by. Donna also happens to be an artist who has continued to study the history of art herself, as her carefully chosen library shows. In visiting with her, she's always able to offer words of encouragement and insight about the work of others. Donna Colby is one whose activity within Fairfield, Iowa has definitely helped its art scene to thrive. What if every town had a Donna Colby and a similar art space?
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The art library.
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Book art on display in the gallery.
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The sitting room.
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One view of the gift shop.
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A view of part of the studio where Donna teaches.
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More about Flying Leap Art Space can be found at: flyingleapartspace.blogspot.com