While there is always the option of browsing through art museums and galleries, supporting local children can make for an interesting afternoon. Our library hosted a gallery showing of elementary students' art projects.
My honey and I wandered separately around the exhibit and paused to admire and study our favorites. On our second trip around the exhibit we held hands and pointed out what we liked about our favorites. The contrast in our favorite styles allowed us to develop and understanding of how we view the world and new insight on how we experience our relationship.
While my honey was draw to those pictures closer to realism, I enjoyed the pieces showcasing the raw talent of younger artists not yet schooled in the design principles of perspective and shading. Perhaps critics would be unappreciative of these works, but an art patron is not required to satisfy others. Enjoying a piece of art is truly subjective and we should each trust personal instincts.
If you'd like to follow in our footsteps, the experience can be replicated often for free anywhere. Contact local schools to ask if they host exhibits or student work open to the public. Other possibilities are science fairs, writing competitions, band and theater group presentation. Be prepared to pay a minimal fee for some public performances to help support the arts programs in our schools.
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