Opening the exhibition...
Well.... the dust is starting to settle... and I finally have a chance to update the website.
I did not really know what to expect going into the exhibition. I really did not know how many people might come to the opening... I didn't know how many pictures I would be able to hang in the hall.... I didn't know how the lighting would look (we couldn't set up too far in advance)...
Thankfully we had some great friends who pitched in and helped with the food and with setting everything up. I really had no idea how much would have to go into actually holding the opening, and I know that we could not have done it on our own. The setup went really smoothly, and I even had a chance to take a bit of a nap before the evening festivities.
The opening took place from 7 to 9 on Friday night... and believe it or not people starting coming right at 7 and didn't leave until 9:30! People made their way around the photos, and then hung around to chat and enjoy some of the food. There was always a good crowd in the hall, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I loved being able to hang out with everyone and have a chance to share about our time in the states. We were really happy that so many people braved the ice, snow and cold to come out and join us on the evening! It really was a lot of fun!
Here are a few pics from the night:
Special thanks to M (the librarian) and P for translating the photo descriptions... to L and I for help with the food and set up... and to S and J for helping with the setup and for taking photos during the opening.
I did not really know what to expect going into the exhibition. I really did not know how many people might come to the opening... I didn't know how many pictures I would be able to hang in the hall.... I didn't know how the lighting would look (we couldn't set up too far in advance)...
Thankfully we had some great friends who pitched in and helped with the food and with setting everything up. I really had no idea how much would have to go into actually holding the opening, and I know that we could not have done it on our own. The setup went really smoothly, and I even had a chance to take a bit of a nap before the evening festivities.
The opening took place from 7 to 9 on Friday night... and believe it or not people starting coming right at 7 and didn't leave until 9:30! People made their way around the photos, and then hung around to chat and enjoy some of the food. There was always a good crowd in the hall, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. I loved being able to hang out with everyone and have a chance to share about our time in the states. We were really happy that so many people braved the ice, snow and cold to come out and join us on the evening! It really was a lot of fun!
Here are a few pics from the night:
Special thanks to M (the librarian) and P for translating the photo descriptions... to L and I for help with the food and set up... and to S and J for helping with the setup and for taking photos during the opening.
Labels: expo, fun, hobby, random stuff
16 Comments:
That's great that you had so many come, especially considering the weather! Seeing the photos of the photos:) really makes me wish I could have been there.
Wallace and Deedra,
Great job. I love the lay-out of the photos and also the fact that you used black and white mats. That was a great idea. Wish we could have been there in person. Love ya, MOM K
Delighted (but not at all surprised) to hear it has been a success.
I am genuinely sorry we don't live just that little bit closer; going to Galway to see your exhibition was discussed as a serious option up until the heavy snowfall on Wednesday / Thursday.
there's still that fixture in May .... unfortunately I guess the exhibition will be over by then :-(
that looks awesome! i wish i could've come!
really great to see.
--Tim
Sounds like it couldn't have been any better!
Jodie
Congrats! I'm glad that everything went well. I saw a pic of Zeke. That's pretty cool that you included him in the exhibition. Did you know that he was dognapped? He no longer roams around the neighborhood. It's kind of sad.
Dee- You look so pretty!!!
Jodie
aw, thanks, jo!!!!
wish i could be there! tickets are pretty cheap right now. hmm....
dena
W- Be sure you ask mom what Brooke said when she showed her the picture. It was cute!
JO-D
Deedra, I too, thought you looked beautiful. I love your pretty Paris skirt. We love you. MOM K
Dena - come on!
Jo - why don't you tell us?
Glad you had a great show -- you should do one with your pictures from Ireland. I am sure that folks would love to see them as well.
Sorry I didn't stop by sooner to congratulate you on your show. I'm glad it went well.
Are you familiar with People's Photography? I'm guessing they will have it again this summer. It would make for a nice weekend in Dublin, don't you think?
Looks like it was a fabulous night! I might just need to make a trip for the next one!! :)
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