My paintings have arrived at the beautiful Equidae Gallery at the Holiday Inn on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY. Fellow equine artist Terry Lindsey works an elegant miracle in organizing this spectacular presentation of not only her own terrific artwork but also the work of a formidable group of incredible horse artists. The gallery is just lovely and I'm honored to be included. If you're lucky enough to be in Saratoga this summer, DO make a point of stopping by - you'll be glad you did. And don't forget the Champagne Opening Reception on Friday evening, August 7th at 6-8pm.
Check out this fascinating website for horse lovers: The Equinest. It contains all kinds of extremely interesting topics that sets it apart from the rest. And I mean it's intriguing. This week an interview of moi is featured: Horse Artist Interview - Sharon Crute. It was fun answering the engaging questions. Read about my early years on the race track.
Okay, the big news: (drum roll)
I've teamed up with very well-known landscape painter Jackie Schindehette to open a studio/gallery space in a retail storefront in downtown Ocala. The impetus was my majorly disappointing negotiations with NYRA for vendor space at Saratoga that fell flat. But that's old news and this is new.
The timing is right, the price is incredibly right, the location is perfect, my partner is perfect. Together, Jackie and I look forward to painting, talking, schmoozing, painting, selling, marketing, promoting, and did I mention, painting? We'll be active participants in the downtown Ocala revitalization and look forward to a successful venture. It's my "Plan B" and am I ever jazzed! We're planning a preview opening on August 20th to coincide with "Thursday Girls Night Out" and an official opening on Sept. 1st. There is a down side to our exciting news - we'll be next door to Ocala Chocolates and Confectioners. Uh-oh.
Jackie is an important member of our salon, "Out of Hand Artists". In addition to being an awesome Florida landscape painter, she has years of experience at outdoor festivals, shows and is a rare artist who is creative AND a savvy business promoter. I look forward to partnering with her in this venture and learning from her vast knowledge.
Art isn't art until it's sold. Until then it's an obsession and a storage problem. - Anonymous
4 comments:
OMG! This is wonderful news, congraulations. Please put me on the list for the opening and I will come down to photo it for BHE - ok? Let me know what else I can do to help...
Great news! I know you and Jackie
will do very well. The timing is great and the location, if I were told in the blog, can be nothing but great with the two of you picking it. Let me know about the grand opening and I will be sure and attend. This time put in the address so I can find you! Ha! Ha! I know it is not a secret any more!
Great for you. Yes, be sure to give out the street address.
Love,
Linda
Blushing Hostess: Can't believe you'll come all the way down here for the opening. You are amazing!
I seem to have forgotten a little detail like the address. Will post more details soon. Thank you all for your encouragement.
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