Simply Home, Now Open!

We arrived about 15 minutes before the reception began, and the light was so nice coming around from the side of the gallery.

This is the early moment of Is It All Ready? before people arrive, the moments when I think, “Oh no, what if no one shows up??”

The gallery board is so welcoming, and Trail Guy seemed to know everyone.

It started to fill up. Say hi to Paula!

Then the gallery got full, the art director introduced the gallery board president, who went on and on about me, making me look good. It was a little embarrassing, and kind of fun too, because we interacted a little, as we like to do. Then I said my little spiel, ending oh so cleverly with how I always return to Tulare County after seeing other places, because it is “simply home”.

When the gallery was full, I didn’t take any photos, of course.

Lots of visiting with old friends, meeting a few new folks, and then when no one was left except gallery board members, when there was just 17 minutes remaining, this couple came in. It was an old friend of mine from about 30 years ago, and her husband, whom I had never met!

They bought three paintings. Insert a big goofy grin here, as I remind myself that is exactly why I NEVER NEVER NEVER close up my booth early if I am doing an art bazaar. NEVER close early. Besides, I was really happy to see my old friend, because we only email from time to time.

Finally, I took a photo of the guitar man, who filled in all the awkward pauses and set the tone for a nice evening.

CACHE Gallery hours are Fridays 1:30-4:00, Saturdays 10:00-4:00, Sundays noon-4:00.

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4 Comments

  1. Including music in a reception adds a bit of class and flair, and makes people happy. And happy people spend money, right? I’m curious as to what style of music he played (of course, a musician would care).

    • Sharon, it was so perfectly background-type that nothing at all stands out. Acoustic guitar with a background recording, very non-descript. But of course, I wasn’t listening to the music.

  2. So glad it was a success.. how could it not be! Can’t wait to see it in November!

    • Thank you, Anne! Dwight mentioned you (but not by name) when he was introducing me. 😎

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