The call went out with an email from Rich Allen announcing the dates to bring in member's art for showing in June. This is not the competitive Membership show - that is coming up next month. For now, it is hanging and placing our art in the gallery and testing out the new facility. I showed up with my grandson with my own art I'd like to show this month. I have one "Scrap Journal", one altered book and two mixed media collage/paintings.
When we arrived, there were already quite a few paintings stacked around the room and three dimensional pieces placed on the shelves and in the window. Here are a few pics of how it looks in there now. No art is hung yet, but by Friday it will all be in place.
Notice the new floors which help brighten up the space, and the new lighting? All major improvements which will make our art show better.
The next photos show some counter and display space.
Photo was taken from behind our counter, looking out into the main room of the gallery.
Finally, the room where everything ends up! This will soon be the work room/studio. Patti is busy finding new homes for all the materials needed for classes and workshops.
There is also a full basement for storage of things that don't find homes. I think, however there is adequate storage on ground level with all those cabinets around the gallery that have sliding doors to hide our supplies and materials.
Remember, First Friday is this week, and we will be officially open for business. So, get your art into the gallery ASAP so it can be shown. And don't forget to pick a date on the calendar to volunteer to sit the gallery. I hope to see you at First Friday.
Looks like a great space for art. Nice floor, wall color and lighting. Thank you for posting photos, both before and after the "first" show was hung!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti! The space looks large and well lit! Hope the First "First Friday" was well-attended and that this new venue will bring in lots of shoppers and artists.
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