I am a member of the Town Center Gallery and the Los Padres Art Guild in Santa Maria. I would like to thank and commend Shelly Cone for her continued support and appreciation in print of the many artists in and around our area. These two groups are avenues for artists to not only develop their talents but also offer their unique gifts to the community and public at large.
The fact that there is a person who knows the value of the arts here and is willing to take the time and make the effort to publicize the arts’ functions is an asset to every person participating and also to those who have ever had any hope of developing their dream of artistic expression. Thank you, Shelly, for being our advocate.
This article appears in May 21-28, 2009.
