Persistence Pays Off
Last June three cities in Monmouth County known for their significant art scenes (Red Bank, Long Branch, and Asbury Park) got together to hold the Tri-City Arts Tour, a three day celebration of arts in the area. Visual arts, theater, music, crafts, etc. Since the Studio is located only one block from the Asbury city limits, it's not surprising that I was involved in events in that city. The opening night was great- huge crowds everywhere, enjoying the festival atmosphere. Things were considerably more quiet on Saturday and Sunday (at least during the day) due to nearly 100 degree heat. Still, it was considered a success and I was told that there were plans to repeat it again in 2009.
So last month I started asking around and was told that it would indeed be happening, but moved up to mid-May, at least partly to avoid last year's heat problem. I submitted some images of example works to my contact, but didn't hear anything for a while. A few weeks ago I e-mailed her and was told that she believed my work had been scheduled for a group show and I would be contacted by the event organizer soon. A week passed and no word. I contacted her again and she replied that I would hear very soon. Still nothing. I tried e-mailing the organizer directly, but as of this morning, still nothing. With time running out before tomorrow's opening, I put some framed pieces in my car before going to work. Late in the day I called my contact, who told me they were expecting my work earlier today. Luckily, work was still being hung, so I stopped by Cookman Avenue after work and brought what I had to where people were still working. The organizer was very excited by what I brought and decided he would find a place for all 4 pieces- 3 from Ecclesiastes and my first boardwalk print.
As of now, my work will be hanging in Heaven, an art and antique shop at 721 Cookman Ave (1st block off Main, next to Parlor Gallery) and maybe one in one of the galleries at the Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman (2nd block). I'll know more tomorrow night when it opens and eventually post the specifics here. In any case, there will be guides available listing all the area businesses hosting art- just go to all the locations on the self guided tour and you'll see my prints, and probably some other cool art as well.
So last month I started asking around and was told that it would indeed be happening, but moved up to mid-May, at least partly to avoid last year's heat problem. I submitted some images of example works to my contact, but didn't hear anything for a while. A few weeks ago I e-mailed her and was told that she believed my work had been scheduled for a group show and I would be contacted by the event organizer soon. A week passed and no word. I contacted her again and she replied that I would hear very soon. Still nothing. I tried e-mailing the organizer directly, but as of this morning, still nothing. With time running out before tomorrow's opening, I put some framed pieces in my car before going to work. Late in the day I called my contact, who told me they were expecting my work earlier today. Luckily, work was still being hung, so I stopped by Cookman Avenue after work and brought what I had to where people were still working. The organizer was very excited by what I brought and decided he would find a place for all 4 pieces- 3 from Ecclesiastes and my first boardwalk print.
As of now, my work will be hanging in Heaven, an art and antique shop at 721 Cookman Ave (1st block off Main, next to Parlor Gallery) and maybe one in one of the galleries at the Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman (2nd block). I'll know more tomorrow night when it opens and eventually post the specifics here. In any case, there will be guides available listing all the area businesses hosting art- just go to all the locations on the self guided tour and you'll see my prints, and probably some other cool art as well.
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