The Raglan Shire Artwalk

 

One of Second Life's most noted yearly art shows, and Raglan Shire's best known annual event, is now taking place: The Raglan Shire Artwalk. Occasionally called "art on a hedge" by the local tinies, there's a huge amount of art available to see.

 

The Artwalk officially opened on Sunday May 17.  To start things off with a bang, there was a concert in which Mia Rose sang at 11 AM SL time, followed by Nivor the singing chicken. The latter had a few jokes about someone in a hen avatar singing the tunes, and even Nivor himself joined in with a couple songs about frying poultry, to prove he wasn't afraid of anything "fowl" happening, let alone fox reporters. 

 

There's plenty of artwork to look at. Some are prints of real-life paintings and drawings. But there's also Second Life screenshots, and prints of real-life photographs, as well as some three-dimensional sculpture. And much of it reflects the whimsy of the Raglan community. Some of the art also has a "buy" option, so you can take home some copies to put on the wall of your own virtual space. 

 

There's also a face-painting booth in which your avatar's face becomes a canvas itself (might work only on tiny avies). There was a "hedgiepillar" to ride as it walked around the art displays. And then there's Catten Carter "Art-o-Matic 3000," in which you yourself end up part of the art, albeit briefly. 

 

The Artwalk goes to June 14. During this time, other events will be going on in Raglan. So don't be surprised if while touring the pictures, you hear the high-pitched cheers and applause of the locals in the distance.

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/102/188/58 (takes you to event schedule board near a 'hedgiepillar' and 'art pallete' rezzer)

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/116/29/59 (teleporter to different areas) 

 

Bixyl Shuftan (with a little help from Droppa MaPants)

 

Raglan Shire Accepting Applications For Artwalk

 

Some news for artists in Second Life aspiring and established. Raglan Shire is accepting applications for it's Artwalk, one of the largest yearly art shows in Second Life. 

 

Residents of Second Life are invited to show their original artwork during this event.  Reproductions of original RL artwork (painting, drawing, digital fine art, printmaking that can be imported and put on a prim) are encouraged, along with SL photography, manipulated photography and sculpture.

In past years, we have had between 120-150 artist participants exhibiting in spaces over several sims and hope for another good turnout this year for the 21st Artwalk. The show will include space in Raglan Shire tree city, Raglan Commons, Heron Shire forest, Morning Shire park and Athen Shire village. The 2D artwork will be displayed along hedgerows around Raglan Shire, and sculptures in designated areas of Commons, Heron, Morning and Athen Shires.

The event itself tuns from May 17 to June 14, with entries being accepted from now to Monday May 11. Those wanting to enter must fill out an entry form (here). 

 

For more information, click here. 

 

Raglan Shire Artwalk

 

 The Raglan Shire artwalk is taking place. This is one of the best known yearly art events in Second Life, and the Raglan community's most popular one.

 

 Across much of their land, numerous pictures, photographs, paintings, and sculptures have been set up.

 

 With some galleries by individual artists.

There was one group of cartoons.

 

And some 3D sculpture.

 

 

 Among the things there was the "Art o Matic 3000" which will paint a copy of your profile pic. Just watch out near the end. 

The event goes on to Sunday June 15.

 

 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/126/61/59

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

The Raglan Shire Artwalk

 

 

In the Raglan Shire community lands their annual Artwalk is taking place. Over much of the area, numerous artworks are up for display. The bulk of it is on the hedgerows in the Raglan Shire sim, much of it on the tree platforms, which the locals sometimes call "art on a hedge." In Morning, Heron, and Athen Shire are some sculptures and other 3D artworks. 

 

Much, if not most, of the paintings one can buy a copy of. Many of the works are from artists who make their home in the Shire, but there are a number from other places in Second Life as the event has been open to all artists.

Due to the General-Audience rating of the sims, there is no adult artwork available for display. But there is humor, fitting in with the often whimsical-nature of events that the Raglan tinies like to show. At one place, I found an "Art-O-Matic 3000" which when sat on will do a "painting" of your profile picture as you watch. But that last step is a doosy.

 

The Artwalk started earlier this month, on Sunday May 14, and it will go on until Sunday June 18.

 

To get to Art Area 1, head to Raglan Shire (80/144/58). There are teleports to other art display areas, but feel free to walk around.

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Raglan Shire Artwalk Opens

 

One of Second Life's better-known art shows is now up and running: The Raglan Shire Artwalk. It began yesterday, Sunday May 15, and will continue until Sunday June 19.

Raglan Shire's 17th Artwalk will run from May 15th to June 19th, 2022. It is a five week long event that spans five regions with over 100 artists participating from around the world. Everything from RL photos, paintings and drawings, to SL sculptures will be displayed. Artwalk features live music shows as well as regular weekly events. This year’s Artwalk is dedicated to Teal Freenote. 

As the announcement in the Destination Guide points out, the art is spread out over five of the Raglan community's sims. There are both examples of 2D art, paintings, screenshots, photography, and 3D art sculptures. Most of the pictures are on hedgerows, or "On a hedge!" as the locals say. There are dozens of artists involved, including the Newser's Marcel Mosswood. 

While Raglan has a number of events throughout the year, none gets as much attention, or as many participants from outside the community, as the artwalk. Teal Freenote, whom the artwalk this year is dedicated to, was responsible for it's reaching out to artists outside the community of tinies. She passed away last month. 

Opening day started out with more than artwork. There was a live music event with Keeba and the Tiny Maniacs, with the singer herself sporting overalls splattered with paint. The audience included some of the Artwalk's artists.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/105/196/60

Bixyl Shuftan