Easter Preparation

With the return of warmth and sunshine, this week is an ideal one for holiday preparations. I busily prepare for Easter both reflectively and decoratively to remember that it is Holy Week. While the house is decorated with bunnies and flowers, there are also blessed palms, and crosses. It is the time to fast and feast with the family as we move through Holy Week. 

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Spring has arrived bursting forth with color and joy. 

I Invite YouTo:

Join my Springsations Gallery of Artistic Expressions Vol. 2.

Please click here for more information.

Easter

is hopping with

springtime joy and blessings,

baking, decorating, shopping

stop by

©CVarsalona, 2023, cinquain

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I created a Springsations Gallery of Artistic Expressions-Vol. 2 for NPM 2023. Please click on the link here for further information. The deadline is 4/30/2023.

Throughout the week I created a variety of poems using different formats that you will find on my padlet.

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Linda Mitchell surprised me this week with a lovely NPM 2023 poetic greeting with one her words. 

One of my Decorated Areas with Linda Mitchell's poetic collage art.

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Thank you to Margaret Simon for wearing many poetry hats and still hosting Poetry Friday today. Travel over to Margaret's blog here to discover her different poetic projects. Margaret shared the following graphic 

Invitation to Springsations Gallery Vol. 2

In 2017, I was impassioned to write about the beauty of springtime when buds first sprout. I look back on a digital gallery of artistic expressions, Springsations, and remember strong sensations and gratefulness for springtime. Seven springs later, I once again feel the need to rediscover inner stirrings and welcome this season of renewal and hope. What better time to be grateful for Mother Earth than in April during  National Poetry Month! 

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Each year, Spring arrives of its own accord, renewing the world as it bursts forth with color and joy. 

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO

Join my Springsations Gallery of Artistic Expressions Vol. 2. 

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You may be familiar with my Galleries of Artistic Expressions as a contributor and/or reader. They are museum-like showcases that blend poetry and art with technology to virtually present the wonders of nature in a poetic manner. Past galleries are filled with a multitude of strong voices writing with positivity.

Haiku #1 celebrates my one word "be", mindfulness, and self-care.

 

Haiku #2 centers on spring as a season of joy and renewal.

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If interested, how do I participate?

Prepare:

• Be in the moment. Find your creative spark.
• Decide what your focus is based on the gallery title, Springsations.

Creativity Zone Activity: 

• Choose your medium: photography, collage, digital art, drawing, poster, inspirational quote, song, poem, short video, etc.
• If you are creating an image poem, superimpose your poem on the artwork, You can use free versions of Canva, Fotojet, Buncee, or PicMonkey for this process.
• Sign your work.
• Post your digital expression in a jpeg or png format (450-700 pixels is a good font range).
• Add your work to the padlet I created at: 
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Student Participation:

• Student voice would be an excellent addition to the gallery besides teacher, author, friend, and family voices.
• Please make sure that a student offering or class offerings have the student(s) name(s) included.

Communication:

• I will add information regarding the gallery via social media this month. 
• After you post your gallery offering on Springsations Gallery of Artistic Expressions Vol. 2 for NPM 2023 Padlet, I will send out a notice on social media.

Submission Deadline: April 30, 2023

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Springtime is an inspiring time to energize your writing spirit as

optimistic troubadours of life.

(Image Poem blending digital art with poetry)

I hope you will consider this invitation to contribute one offering. I thank you in advance, for your interest in Springsation Gallery Vol. 2. 

Carol  Varsalona