Gallery NO: 105 is Open!!!!

 

I am so excited to tell you that Gallery NO: 105 has opened it's doors to the public. We opened on Wednesday, June 3rd. We've had several customers stop in and have already sold work by 6 of the 15 artists. I am told the weekends are much better for sales.  I am here today at your service and looking forward to tomorrow, Saturday.

Our preview was a big success. The absolutely delicious red velvet cake was donated from Metcalfe Sentry. The beautiful flower arrangement was donated from Urban Sense Flower Shop and coffee donated from Valentine Coffee Roasters. We had wine and nibbles and music and it was just a beautiful evening. Everything came together. You can click on this link to take a peek at the inside of gallery no 105. http://www.artsoul-gallery.com/gallery-no-105.html A huge thank you to the donors. 

Having my own gallery has been a dream of mine for years. I can hardly believe that I get to wake up every day and live my dream. It is a blessing and I am very grateful. I have to thank all the players who helped me make this dream come true. #1 first and for most is Barb Caprile. Barb is my boss at the Morning Glory Gallery. She's also my friend and has been supportive from the very first time I mentioned Gallery NO: 105 to her. She did all the promo stuff, like signage, promo cards, press release and steering me in the right direction of all the little things that needed to be done. Barb Caprile Rocks. Thanks to all 15 of the artists for having faith in me and trusting me with their work. Sue Heeley from Art & Soul Gallery for allowing me to rent the East side of the building to bring my vision to life. Artist, Ruthie Joy and Artist, Rhonda Gatlin-Hayes for being with me since the 2014 October Gallery Night, working behind the scene's helping me cross all the T's and dot all the I's. Last, but not least, I must give a shout out to the SQUARE!!!!! Having the Square allows the gallery to make credit card sales!!!!

I miss my Pathways student's but am looking forward to teaching my Summer Program, which I can work around gallery hours. Yep, I am still working the Morning Glory Gallery as well. Summers are slower so it works out perfect. I am still hitting the gym, but not loosing any more weight. I am doing a great job of maintaining the weight loss. It's been a bit challenging squeezing in the workouts while trying to get the gallery open. I am; however where I need to be to keep on track to my 1,000 miles and my 100,000 calories. Right now we're at 436.64 miles logged and 39,690 calories burned, plus I hit the gym tonight after I close the gallery. I hate to call it work, because I feel so at home while I'm here. I've got my Ipod, my tea lights, which I light one everyday when I walk in the door, my coffee pot, my laptop, a bathroom and a sink. We are good to go!!!

Blk-Art-History & Culture has been in the shadows, but will partner with the gallery and artist, Rhonda Gatlin-Hayes once again to conduct another art workshop, this time for adults. Enjoy your summer, look out for your elderly neighbors, be kind to the homeless and count your blessings!