LeRoy Amborn
middle@wiarted.org

WAEA Conference 2011

This years’ conference was a huge success based not only on conversations I had with attendees but exhibitors as well.  The conference was well attended and there were lots of opportunities. Participant had the opportunity to go to workshops to learn new techniques and gather information on various topics from art websites to portfolio reviews.  My particular favorite was the self-guided tour of the Eau Claire’s sculptures down Barstow Street.  

The sculptures ran the full spectrum of subject matter from whimsical to serious, from Non-objective to very specific subjects, and from full color to polished bronze.  I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to take my time and wander the street spending as much or as little time soaking up inspiration from each individual piece.  If you are interested in seeing sculptures, it is definitely worth the trip to Eau Claire to take it in. But if you cannot fit the trip into your holiday schedule you can still see the show by going to Google.com and searching “Eau Claire Sculpture tour”. You will find a few good examples of the work. Of course it isn’t the same as being there, physically walking around each of the sculptures, seeing the detail, and “take it all in”, but you will have a chance to see most of the work.  Either way, you won’t be disappointed