Downey's Fine Line ; Arts Gadfly Bids Farewell with Full Cup of Kindness

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There are many columns yet to write. About Poppy's new space.About the several other venues trying to make an impact on the local art scene.About the new artist's community space opening up in the Orr Street Studios.About the many talented local artists I know and respect and who richly deserve recognition and promotion.About events and fairs and hardworking volunteers. About area arts educators and the programs they operate. About the many triumphs and tragedies that occur in this thriving arts community.And about new and interesting developments in the broader arts world that will have an impact on Columbia.

Yes, there are many columns yet to write.But this will be my last one, at least for a while.With my other obligations at present, I don't get out enough to keep current with the most recent developments in the local art scene.My knowledge is becoming dated, and I don't have the time and energy to stay fully informed through other means. That in itself is a shame, since I truly love good art and am always excited to see the things that others are doing.And someday I would even like to return to doing art myself. It feeds the soul in a way nothing else can.

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Downey's Fine Line ; Arts Gadfly Bids Farewell with Full Cup of Kindness

But for now, I'll admit that I am tired. Partly this is the deep weariness that comes with caregiving over a prolonged period. But...

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