Submitted by Julia Scott the 2024 Spring program in Paris, France…
Springtime in Paris is here, and as the trees fill out and the flowers bloom I must urge you to visit Montmartre. Historically an artist colony and redlight district, it is home to the Moulin Rouge, Musee de Montmartre, Sacre-coeur, and endless charming artist stands and shops to explore. I loved Musee de Montmartre the most, and for those with a love of post-impressionism it is a must-see this time of year, with the inspiring and beautiful garden in the back of the repurposed home. My friend and I visited on a beautifully sunny day and enjoyed some refreshing drinks and cakes in the garden. Since Montmartre is on a high point of Paris, you can enjoy the views of the city from the garden as well. I felt very taken by the beauty of the world in that moment, and I really appreciated how much the environment you’re in can affect inspiration. As an artist, I find that where you are can completely change the type of work you produce and seeing parts of Paris that inspired some of the greatest painters of all time made me really appreciate that. Aside from the must-do museum, I highly recommend the artist’s square on a weekend where people are selling their works. I bought a small watercolor painting for $15 and I will appreciate it forever! (Submitted on April 16,2024)