August 5th, 2008 by: Ashley Cecil Email this to a friend
A phenomenally successful opening
I decided that since I was going to be on my feet all night at last Friday’s ‘Women of Mass Construction‘ opening, that I wouldn’t go to the gallery until 5pm on the dot. I was about 5 minutes late and expected to be one of the first people there. It turns out I had already missed some gallery guests and was greeted by a full house. It felt like a surprise party. Between 5 and 9pm, I think there was one 10 minute span where fewer than 3 people were in my section of the gallery.
Many of the portrait subjects were there with friends, family and staff members from their respective nonprofit organization. I wish I had had more time to introduce them, but the steady flow of traffic made it pretty difficult. Nonetheless, I feel like the women really appreciated that so many people came to see the artwork about them and their stories. Thanks to those of you who came to support us!
Events like this always draw some of my favorite people, like my high school photography teacher, Mr. (Dave) Runge (who apparently biked to the gallery). I love being surprised by who I see at my art related events. It’s like Christmas with human gifts.
If you missed us on Friday, the show will be up through August at Gallery NuLu. A percentage of portrait sales will be donated to the Women’s Second Chance College Scholarship Fund. Donations to the scholarship fund will also be collected during the exhibit. Bring a friend and check it out.
9 Comments
August 5th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
“… like Christmas with human gifts.”
I love it.
- e
August 6th, 2008 at 8:45 am
B and I were very pleased to be there for the opening. It’s a great show, you should be very proud.
August 6th, 2008 at 9:20 am
from afar I felt like I was included, congrats on your success - I too would have felt as if I was gifted by those around me
especially enjoyed the scrap wood mountings
August 6th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Way to go, you are so creative!!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
thanks everyone. Glad the frames went over so well. I felt like everyone “got it.” You know, rough beginnings to new bright futures.
August 9th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Congrats! The show looks great!
August 11th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Ashley, the show is fantastic! It had a big impact on a lot of individuals and groups. You should feel very proud of your efforts. Congrats!
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Love the paintings in the pictures!
August 30th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Congratulations! The art looks fantastic and it sounds like everyone had a great time
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