Celebrate Charlevoix! Venetian 2008 Print

Description

Celebrate Charlevoix! Venetian 2008 Print. This print is a reproduction of the original 18 inch x 24 inch acrylic panting on canvas: “Celebrate Charlevoix!” the official painting auctioned for the 2008 Venetian Festival. Painted with a brush and a palette knife this painting shows lots of texture. This is a hand signed print, stamped with a seal of authenticity on the back. The title and signature are on the front in a white border that frames the print image. Matting isn’t necessary, just pop in a frame of your choice. The total size of the image and border fits the standard size you are ordering.

The Story Behind the Art

I was honored as the “Featured” artist for the 2008 Charlevoix Venetian Festival. This image is a reproduction of the original painting that was auctioned off as a fundraiser for the festival. Each year they choose an artist to create a painting that becomes the “image” for that year’s festival. It is printed on posters, t-shirts, and novelty items which they also sell as a fundraiser for the festivities.

Every year the bulk of the activities are held right downtown on Bridge Street (the main street). But n 2006 & 2007, East Park was torn up for a major renovation so everything was moved to Michigan Beach… including the fireworks.

This was also the last year that the lighthouse was white. The historical preservation group raised money to restore it to the original red from back in the early 1900s. I decided to be different and chose the composition for my painting to include the lighthouse with the fireworks. Basically the scene was facing the other direction than typically depicted. No one else had done that before or since. Plus, I wanted to say farewell to the “white” on the lighthouse, memorably… and publicly. It had already been decided to paint it red. “Celebrate Charlevoix!” was also my personal way of saying goodbye to the white lighthouse. So, if you purchase a copy of “Celebrate Charlevoix! Venetian 2008 Print”, you to will be saluting the white lighthouse and celebrating it with a fireworks sendoff!

Fun Facts

• If you haven’t been to Charlevoix the fourth week in July, you haven’t experienced the Charlevoix Venetian “tradition”! This has been going on since 1930 when it began with a simple boat parade.
• There is a whole week of activities including amusement park rides, a memorial foot race, food booths from local organizations, and games for all ages.
• The little town of approximately 2500 people grows to 25000 for the festival!
• Every day and night in East Park there are bands that play. Some very famous like Foghat, War and the Beatles Tribute band (they are amazing!)
• There is a Tiki beer tent in East Park.
• We have a queen crowned with a beautiful court on Thursday night that reigns over the parade Saturday.
• Touted as one of the largest Fireworks displays in the north on Friday night in Lake Charlevoix. Stadium fireworks Saturday night after the decorated boat parade in Round Lake. It is truly an event to behold!
• Locals have homecomings scheduled around Venetian and visitors come year after year to celebrate old friends and to make new ones.

Extras

This image is also available as Magnets and  Note Cards

Celebrate Charlevoix! Venetian 2008 Print is part of the Pure Charlevoix Collection

Size/Style Options

Dimensions: Celebrate Charlevoix! Venetian 2008 Print is available as a standard size 5×7, 8×10, 11×14, 16×20 “Border Print”. The image is presented with a wide, white border so it appears matted and ready to frame. Order the size to match your frame. 

Details

This is a “print”, not a giclée. The ink is a baked on toner powder that is archival. However, it is always smart not to put any artwork in direct sunlight and to use UV or Museum glass in the frame for best protection.

IMPORTANT, it is always smart not to put ANY artwork in direct sunlight. Use UV or museum glass in the frame for best protection.

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