inspiration

Tonight some friends and I went to the local (denver) art district to walk the galleries.  The first friday of every month, the galleries on Santa Fe open their doors to the public.  It was a great exchange of culture--there were live bands, dj's,  wine and cheese and other snacks, street performers, and so many different types of art. 

Events like this can be great for gathering inspiration, opening the doors to new art and artists, and can also be a fun way to meet other like minded people in your area.  

I think that communities and strong community ties have become quite underrated by society on the whole.  Festivals like this can be powerful.  If you get a chance, you should experience this sort of thing in your own community.