Kicking off a very busy week, and I’m excited!
I started by picking up my piece from the juried art show that just closed at Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton, WA. My schedule was tight, since I’d planned to use Washington’s ferry system to get me there and back. And then the pickup times changed, blowing all those plans to bits. It worked out well in the end to stay with the in-laws in Federal Way, shortening the drive considerably. So I drove in, and took the ferry back into Seattle because….
My next stop was the studio in Georgetown. I had to make emergency repairs to my Arch piece earlier in the week, and this would be the only time I could spare to pick it up, if I intended to install it in Portland this week. I didn’t even test to ensure the repair “stuck”. Instead, I got it mostly prepared it for hanging before I rolled it up and threw it in the back of my car. Can you tell I’ve been more than a little frustrated with this one?
And then I drove north to my mom’s house to pick up some excellent smoked salmon to share with the in-laws who would be traveling to our house for our own Oscar viewing party. And because 520 was closed, I drove further north, “around the horn” to get home.
I noticed at several points along this journey that gas had gone to $4.15 per gallon….
I have two days at work to get preparations completed so the world can go on without my butt in the seat at the office. I’ve confirmed various arrangements with my cohorts in the Launch Pad Gallery show. I need to purchase some hanging wire and a strut. I must compile my packing list so that I don’t forget anything, at the top of which is ‘get gas for car’ which I’m not looking forward to. (Have I already mentioned that gas is OVER $4/gallon?)
There’s so much more to get done, I guess I’d better get started.
It’s almost here! My first show in the Portland area opens Friday, March 2 with a reception beginning at 6 p.m. I am so excited to finally be showing my works in my hometown. See the official Suspended press release.
It was a busy weekend! We checked into a hotel in downtown Seattle in the late afternoon. The hotel car dropped us at the ferry in time for the 4:20 pm boat to Bremerton. The weather cooperated – no rain once we disembarked.
The reception was held at the Norm Dicks Government Center. It’s a really nice facility, though the layout of the catering left a lot to be desired. There weren’t enough seats in the meeting chamber so a lot of folks were left standing wherever they could fit. My husband and I snagged chairs in the very first row as they appeared unclaimed. Only after the presentation was underway did we realize we had taken the chairs of the various dignataries who were in attendance. Oh well.
Kathleen Moles from MoNA presented a terrific summary on her experience of jurying the show and the challenges she encountered as a result of doing so all online. I remember specifically including a description of my work, and my husband is convinced it clinched the selection of my work in the show. Ms. Moles specifically mentioned the value provided by the addition of these comments as she reviewed the submissions. (I guess I have my work cut out for me as I prepare for my upcoming show at LaunchPad Gallery!) Later I was fortunate to speak with her about my piece specifically.
After the presentations (I didn’t win), we walked back to the gallery. I did not realize that the gallery covers two floors at the time I dropped off my work. It was nicely laid out, though I prefer a bit more room between works. It was crowded, as to be expected on opening night. I sought Ms. Moles for more dialog about my piece, and she graciously engaged me in a brief conversation about the inspiration for the painting. I wish I had had more time to talk, but we wanted to make the 8 p.m. boat back to Seattle. Which we did, but only just – I sprinted the entire way back in 3″ heels. I don’t recommend such activity.
We finished our evening with a leisurely late dinner at RN74 where the bartenders kept us suitably liquored.
When I returned to work the following week, I was greeted by a very gracious comment left on this site by a member of the gallery. His comments and observations are greatly appreciated.