MEEKER | Jay Sullivan is the featured artist at a unique art show, “Birds of a Feather” showcasing art honoring birds and recognizing Lafayette as Colorado’s first “Bird City.” Tiny Lafayette, Colorado, has become a hub of art events and likewise a fine example of cross-cultural integration in town development.
“Birds of a Feather” is a fine art exhibition of bird art that includes watercolors, drawings, photography, sculptures, and many mediums. The art is diverse, of very high quality, and very engaging.
As well, the setting of this exhibition demonstrates an amazing use and renovation of an older building to house a combination of gallery, office, and meeting space that is highly flexible in use. The light is magnificent, the ceilings high, the multi-use evident, and it conveys a down home friendly venue to everyone. Other towns, take note. Thoughtful renovation can create opportunities for many.
And, there’s more. The “Bird City” designation involves a diverse combination of Lafayette’s community including open space, city government, citizens who support bird habitat, and artists who honor birds along with the sponsoring organization, Environment for the Americas who encourages cities to become more bird-friendly.
Hats off to the hard-working supporters of the arts, the fund raisers, and community leaders who have made this excellent art show available in a lovely space available to the public and free.
If you want a cheerful uplift to 2020, visit the gallery at 201 North Public Rd. in Lafayette and connect with artists at artists reception on Feb. 7, 5-7 p.m. Meeker artist Jay Sullivan and wife, Kaye will attend to welcome lovers of the arts and birds.
Special to the Herald Times
