Outdoor Art Installation


From Sep 30, 2023 to Nov 15, 2023 I participated in the Terrain Biennale which is an outdoor art installation. I showed my piece “Trail” which is a 20 foot long arm-knitted lace installation that extended from my porch drooping onto the ground. To learn more about this outdoor art installation- keep reading!




Here is the website to learn more about the Terrain Biennale: https://terrainexhibitions.org/




Here is what Terrain Biennale says about the exhibition/outdoor art installations: Terrain Biennial is a grassroots public art festival that brings artists and neighbors together to put public art on the front lawns (and porches, windows, and rooftops, too!) of neighborhoods across the world.




Artists and curators collaborated with hosts to produce public art installations (think sculptures, paintings, projections, flags, yarn art, you name it!) outside their homes (and other unexpected spots!).



You can check out my installation here: https://terrainexhibitions.org/tb23-huntsville-on

How to Participate in the Outdoor Art Installation of Terrain Biennale:

Make sure you apply. I suggest following them on Instagram to stay connected and know when you should apply. Then you need to find a host to agree to have your art installed. Then you install your art and take a photo of it so it can be added on the Terrain Biennale website. When choosing a piece to apply with you want to think about a piece that will be able to withstand weather conditions for a month and a half. 

I chose to submit the piece “Trail” because I knew that it could withstand rain and even snow. Yes, sometimes it snows in Canada early! I also like the way that it drapes like a long lace curtain. I am thinking about making this piece longer. Should I? Let me know in the comments! 




To read more about my piece “Trail” click here! 

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Painting With Kids - 5 Tips for How to Reduce the Mess and the Stress!

Painting with kids can be difficult and stressful! Here are 5 tips for painting with kids and how to reduce the mess and the stress! I have worn many hats including working as a teacher, a daycare provider, an art instructor, a camp counsellor among others. I have spent over 10 years of working with kids of all ages and teaching them art! During these experiences I have learned a lot of lessons for to keep art making/painting fun for everyone and not a messy disaster with hours spent cleaning up afterwards! Read my tips for painting with kids -5 tips for how to reduce the mess and the stress below!

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Here are some tips for painting with kids! How you can reduce the mess and the stress!

  1. Reusable plastic tablecloth- protect your tables and floors! - I like getting thick reusable table cloths from the dollar store

  2. Plastic aprons and wear old clothes

  3. Take messy art outside - I have a whole bunch of art ideas on my Pinterest

  4. Teach kids how to clean up by breaking down tasks and showing them how

  5. Making cleaning easy - washable paint, tubs of soapy water


Helpful Links to Reduce the Mess when painting with kids

Watch the YouTube video for tips on reducing mess while painting with kids!

Watch the YouTube video on choosing the right apron here!

Art lesson ideas and activities on Teachers Pay Teachers


On my YouTube channel you will also find lots of kids painting tutorials to try!

Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you are there to see new videos that come out!


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