Sitting the Gallery

This was my first day to sit the gallery at the new location.   Phyllis Cook, a brand new member breezed in with me to learn the ropes.    Rich Allen was already there when we arrived and showed us the locks, lights, and heating/ac controls.

 Everything  else is the same, with the money count, the receipts, etc.   There are a couple other little changes, like what signs to put out front, and the front walkway that needs to be swept every morning to remove the leaves that fall and blow into our entrance.   It doesn't take long with the big broom.   We also used a huge dust mop on those new wood floors and dusted the shelves.  

It was a very pleasant day.   We had a number of member visitors  which is always fun, and some walk ins.   We had one nice sale of a beautifully framed photo of a red rose.  It was a striking piece.    The purchaser agreed to let us show it until the end of the month, so stop by and see it before it is gone.     

The new visitors all seem to enjoy having our gallery to browse in and I think  our membership will grow.  You know more artsy people visit galleries, than non artistic people.   We appreciate each others work.      We can always use more members and love seeing new works come in.     

Don't forget to bring in your artwork for the July membership show.    By then we'll have more experience at the new location.   I'm excited about seeing the membership show.   

Rich is still looking for a few volunteers on take in days for that show.  The dates are June 28th from 12 - 5 and Saturday June 29th from 12-5.   Call the gallery (333-3855) to volunteer,  or email Rich at richallen1940@sbcglobal.net