I’ve joined a new art co-operative called Main Gallery at 209 West Main Street in Visalia! (For you locals, this is in the same block as Brown’s Shoes and Pacific Treasures) Our grand opening is Friday, November 5, 6-8:30 p.m. Have a look as it was being set up on Saturday:
This is where Cross-Horlock used to be.
I don’t remember Cross-Horlock having such a beautiful atrium (not that I even knew the word back when CH was open!)
It is a wonderfully large and well-lit space with room upstairs for workshops.
Customers may enter from Main Street or through the atrium doors.
My work is on screens and is visible from the atrium.
Expatiation:
There is something to be said in favor of working in one’s home town – the convenience, the casualness of getting to work and the familiarity are just a few of the benefits. On the other hand, there are several somethings to be said in favor of working in the largest town in the county, namely Visalia. The expanded population base means increased exposure, increased visitation and increased sales. In addition, there are 22 other artists with whom to interact and from whom to learn. Granted, Sierra Subs is not next door nor is there a river out back. When I feel the loss of those 2 things, I will simply remind myself that I am here to earn a living, not have a mini get-away!