The St. Michaels Art League (SMAL) has sponsored a banner program in our small village for over ten years. SMAL artists create artwork that is scanned and printed and then hung on poles along our main street from April until November. We 'decorate' the for the locals and for the many tourists that visit here.
Kevin Snelling, owner of Creative Xpressions (shop in town) makes prints of the artwork and has them for sale in his shop.
The theme for this project has always been 'Celebrate St. Michaels' so I try to think up new ways to 'celebrate.' Several years ago I created 'Mikey' - a St. Michaels crab - who celebrates in various ways. In the past Mikey has been fishing, eating an ice cream cone or an ear of corn, dressed as an artist, captain of a boat, etc. You get the idea.
This year Mikey is truly celebrating with the town flag. I particularly like the top hat! Look for him as you drive through town.
