Happy New Year! Brian and I are now back from our annual studio tour (more about that at a later date). Now it is back to work and preparations for our first events of the new year. February 5th is our second fund raiser for Investing In Children titled "London Gets Mugged 2". Last year was a huge success and we are looking to raise the bar this year and raise even more money. There are more details of this even elsewhere on the site.
Our first gallery event this year is "No Drips Allowed". Brian has worked very hard organizing this event and it is promising to be quite exciting. As you may be aware the teapot is besides being one of the most collected items in ceramics also a true testament to the skill of the potter. For this exhibition artists from all over Canada are participating. This is also an event paying homage to function hence the title "No Drips Allowed".
Teapots began arriving before we left January 1st on our trip. Harlan House was the first artist's work to arrive. Since then not a day goes by that work doesn't arrive. it has been great unwrapping the work of both artists we already carry and that of the guest artists who are participating. The guest artists have all been recommended by artists we already represent.
A particularly exciting aspect of this exhibition is our intent to stream it live on the internet. Kimberly of BlueWave Media will be assisting us in our launch of live stream openings. It will also be possible to buy on-line. We will have Paypal installed by the event and this will give people the opportunity as of 8PM to actually purchase online. The show opens with work going on sale at 7PM but, in keeping with gallery practice, the first hour is for people in the gallery.
Just think you will be able to see the work, see who is buying it and then, if it hasn't sold, buy yourself at 8PM. This is going to be interesting and a first for us. The pieces will also be online for viewing commencing February 1st so you will also have a chance to email or call our toll free number with any questions. I think this is going to be an added enhancement for collectors interested in fine ceramics.
Remember the only separation between an artist's mug and a major exhibition piece is time not quality. This exhibition presents an opportunity to acquire, at a modest cost, a work by a major Canadian artist. Many of the artists are planning to attend the opening so you will also have an opportunity to associate the work with a face. Heady stuff!!!
Stay tuned for more details!!!
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I have been trying to get a look at some of the work you carry and have been unable to access any beyond a few teapots? Is there no way to see what ceramists you represent?
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