What if every town had an artist who fully supported the town's efforts to increase the prominence of the arts?  Would it make a difference for the town?  Would it make a difference for the artist?  The town of Parker has such a person.  Tadashi Hayakawa has taken the town of Parker by storm.  About four years ago his son opened a Japanese/Sushi restaurant and Tadashi moved from LA to help his son with the restaurant.

Over time Tadashi who is an internationally acclaimed artist became involved with the Parker Artist Guild, the Town of Parker, and the Mainstreet Center.  He began teaching, he donated an installation piece to the Mainstreet Center and he's prominent in all the exhibitions of the Parker Artist Guild.  His most recent venture is a group of paintings and drawing on display at the Parker Library.  The work is on display but it is a silent auction.  All the funds will benefit the Parker Library and the Parker Artist Guild.

Needless to say the Town of Parker has a friend in Tadashi.  He brings attention to the arts in the town and is a strong proponent for artists to get involved to whatever degree they feel comfortable.  True, not every artist can give so much of themselves, but it obviously pays off in public relations, marketing and sales of his work.  It increases his streams of income by giving classes.  I guess it's a win-win situation...what do you think?

Intrigued...
Greg