It is with great sadness that I write to tell you that Hummingbird Lane is closing its doors after serving the arts for 20 years.   Todd and I have loved every minute of being a part of the Dahlonega community, and we both appreciate you, our patrons, artists and community friends so much. While we thoroughly enjoyed our experiences, and were so proud of the work we did, the economy has forced us to make this painful decision.

In  true Hummingbird Lane fashion, we have planned an enormous event for you to come and enjoy next Sunday, July 25th. The Big Empty Room Party and Auction will take place at 1:00 p.m., and the auction will begin promptly at 2:00. We will be auctioning off all of the remaining artwork, our antique displays, posters, pottery, tables, lamps, iron work, wood work, curio cabinets, antique doors and door displays, glass work, and even our giant hummingbird! Come and shop for Christmas! Come and enhance your already beautiful Hummingbird Lane art collection! Come and support us while we move into the next adventure of our lives! But please, come. We need you now, more than ever.

Our story doesn’t end here though. The biggest question I’ve received has been, “What will you do now?” Todd will be setting up his studio at home, and we are currently in the process of finding new places to display his work. He has been asked by Margret Von Keiser to display in her gallery in Buford, Georgia. If you are ever in Buford on the Square, stop by and see Margret, and the latest work of these two awesome artists, as well as other artists that are currently displaying with her. Vicki Cooper at Naturally Georgia will be carrying all of my wine cups, as well as wine holders and other wine related pottery items that I dream up in my studio at home. Kathy Aerts at  Cranberry Corners has asked for my coffee cups, bowls, dishes and other fun stuff.  Todd and I are looking forward to being able to focus on our artwork, our home and our friends and family, as well as hosting adult art camps at our home.Todd is also auditioning for To Kill A Mockingbird at the Cumming Playhouse in August, so it will be wonderful to see him get back into the theater.

If you are interested and curious about the auction, you can visit our website for more information.  We’ve posted photos of some of the items, and are posting more daily. If you’ve been to the auction at Bear on the Square, you know you’ll enjoy our auction, as Sam Williamson, of Williamson Brother’s Auctions, will be live, on stage,  facilitating this historical event. There will be no minimum bids, so this is a great opportunity to grow your collections! We truly hope to see you there!!!

My friends, this has been one of the greatest adventures of my life, and each of you have played an important part of the past five years. Please join us July 25th at 1:00 p.m. as we make home-made lemonade out of the lemons this economy has made so plentiful!

Stay in the light!

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