They want to paint -- in public
A lot of the artists miss Café Tu Tu Tango, mostly for the ambiance and restaurant itself, but they also liked painting in public. Exhibitionists? I guess.Every once in awhile one will ask me if I know of a place where they can paint in public. They want to paint on the streets, they enjoyed the two outdoor painting events last year, the En Plein Air in October and the Paint Out in December.
While artists and musicians are planned for weekends in the Grove, they want a regular set location.
They don't want a contest. They just want a local place to paint. Any restaurants up for this? Two places that are closed that would be perfect in a perfect world would be the old Christabelle's Quarter on Commodore Plaza and the old Wet Willie's at Mayfair.
That's Theresa Calluori at Tu Tu Tango, with one of here bikini pear paintings in the forefront.
Speaking of Tu Tu Tango, there's a new Facebook fan page called "Bring Back Tu Tu Tango."
It's here, if you are so inclined.
Photo by AnnaMaria Windisch-Hunt
posted by Tom Falco at 8:00 AM
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3 Comments:
Can't one just set up someplace and paint away, assuming you are not blocking the sidewalk or soliciting sales?
You'd think so, wouldn't you?
No, city code makes it so you pay a fee to use the public sidewalk for anything but its intended use - a pedestrian walkway.
The real problem on our sidewalks is that the restaurants create a virtual maze to get through cafe tables, planters, hostess stands, etc.
I understand many of the popular spots use these tables, but the furniture is left out even during non-business hours.
Too bad for you if you'd like to hold hands with your wife and walk side-by side on the sidewalk - the pathway's not wide enough for that.
Conversely - too bad if you'd like to sit outside and eat without having your chair bumped into by passing strollers, dogs, etc.
I guess my long-winded point is this: If we're going to regulate sidewalk use, why can't it be done intelligently? Right now it's like the worst of both worlds. Artists, diners, and pedestrians are all suffering due to poorly written/enforced code.
Now why is it works everywhere else in the world and we have to regulate. We are after all civilized beings. It's a matter of courtesy
1. you get invited to sit near an establishment (thats how it used to be right here in the Grove).
2. You take a spot that does not infringe on the pedestrian right of way.
3. We can exercise our first amendment rights respectfully.
I have had artist and musicians ask if they could set up in front of my gallery and have said yes.
I just like to be asked.
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