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First Friday

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First Friday Experience
     I had put off going to First Friday but I am glad that I waited.  I was able to go in May and the weather was perfect.  I had never heard of First Friday or known about all of the art that many creative artists display throughout the street.  The streets were lit of with all of the colorful pieces.  There were so many different pieces to view, between paintings, sculptures, and drawings.  There was a large variety.  I was not sure if I was going to fit in.  I am not an artistic person therefore I did not know what to expect.  I was unsure of what type of people would attend this event.  I was glad to see that there was a huge mixture of people.  There was an older crowd, younger crowd and even families that go to view all the art.  I was standing next to a family as I was viewing some art.  I overheard the little girl saying "I love coming here mommy, can we come next week!?"  When the mother told her this wasn't going to be for another few weeks the little girl was disappointed.  This was something that not only got that family together once a month, but also brings many other people from all different walks of life.  I recall seeing a homeless man.  I observed how he walked up and down and viewed every piece.  
   First Friday is an inspiration   There are many ways to be inspired by viewing art.  For example the pieces of art that stood out to me were the ones done by a little boy.  I do not know his exact age but he was much younger then I would expect for someone to have such talent.  He is a little boy that can expire those who view his art to follow their dreams.  He is so young and has such talent that he can show off.  I was taken back by his talent and how he carried himself.  I did not get to talk to him but he still inspired me by just being able to observe. The experience I had a first Friday was one of a kind.  I definitely would recommend to others to go visit this at least once time in their life time, especially if they have an eye for art.