Hello Amy Strickland,

Happy Spring from Hummingbird Lane!
April 2008 Newsletter

Check out our NEW WEBSITE at www.hummingbirdlaneartgallery.com! We’re really excited to announce the changes we’ve made to the site. We’re adding photos all the time, and we’ve added so many features such as Todd and Amy’s Corner, where we tell you what’s going on with us and Bonnie’s Pick’s where Bonnie tells you her favorites that are currently available in the gallery, and so much more!

Wow!~ Spring is here, and we’re really ready to see you again! We have so much coming up here in Dahlonega, and at Hummingbird Lane Art Gallery! We hope that one of the dates of the upcoming events entices you to come up to the gallery and have an afternoon in Dahlonega. Here’s what’s going on:

Lots of Sales!
Check out the artists who are bursting at the seams with their artwork: so much so they’ve decided to offer you special deals on their merchandise:

• Gary Pichon
• Doug King
• Rocky Collins
• Todd Strickland
• Amy Strickland
• Barry Nehr
• Margret Von Keiser

Upcoming Events

April 5
- Merchant's Association Block Party.
Check out the details at www.dahlonegamerchants.org. We will be handing out daffodils to bring to the Welcome Center for our drawing at 6:30!

April 10-12
- Vintage Chevrolet Club Comes to Dahlonega.
We would like to welcome them to the neighborhood! The cars will be rolling in during the week, and will be on display on the Public Square. LOTS of great cars and history!

April 18-20
- 12th Annual Bear on the Square Festival
Check out www.bearonthesquare.org for more information! The line-up of artists in the market place is wonderful, and the music will be AWESOME! Don’t miss this opportunity to see and meet visual and performing artists such as Billy Roper, The Carolina Chocolate Drops and more!

April 25
- Tour De Georgia
This race brings in thousands of bicyclers to Dahlonega, as we are the final leg of the international race. I have a bit of news about the race that’s pretty cool. The theme is Dahlonega and the Arts, and our local Chamber of Commerce asked me and several other local artists to set up during the race and offer lots of cool stuff that we’ve made specifically for the visitors during the race. As I was preparing my work in clay, I accidentally designed a platter that I thought turned out pretty cool. Not wanting to step on any toes, I presented the platter to the Chamber to get approval to use the Tour De Georgia name on the platter. They presented it to the Tour De Georgia committee, and suddenly they decided they’d like 4 more to give as prizes for each leg of the race! I’m very honored, excited and a bit nervous! But stay tuned – I will post pictures on our website when they are completed! As well, there will be lots of Christmas ornaments, coffee mugs, posters and more by all of the artists participating.

May 17-18
- Mountain Flower Fine Arts Festival
one of our favorites here in the gallery! Many of our artists have participated in this juried art show for several years, and we’re really excited to have them back, as well as tons of new artists who have made their way into the show. As well, the Master Gardeners of Dahlonega will be in Hancock Park, and you’ll find lots of inspiration wherever you look!

Come and See Us!
Ya’ll take care, enjoy the beautiful weather, and come and see us! We’re adding something new nearly every day, so don’t miss it!!

- Todd, Amy and Bonnie