Jackpot
Hi, fellow artists. It has been a very dry ten years for me in the arts. I have had many shows, but few sales. Like many of you, the political winds have shaped a lot of my work and there has been much despair and hand wringing. That is why I am taking a moment to share some very unexpected good news.
I just finished a one woman show in Peekskill, NY. I booked the show with trepidation. I was squeezing it in at a time when I was giving care to my dying mother and I had a lot on my plate. The gallery itself was a performance space, big, but not sophisticated. It was what we would call in the 90s a guerrilla art space. The show was to open on October 14th.
Mom passed on September 15 and I almost canceled. I dug myself out of my mourning and went forward anyway. it was a very heavy lift.
When I arrived to install the work, I found that the street directly in front of the gallery was being dug up by the city, as were some of the adjoining streets, due to a long overdue beautification project. New sidewalks and curbs were being installed. Not good. I thought I was sunk.
The opening went well, but I knew most of the faces and they were supporters and not prospective buyers.
I closed the show and packed it out yesterday. I sold nearly 10 thousand dollars worth of art. I am really shocked and humbled.
I have not had a show like this since before 9/11.
Persevere. Don't doubt yourself. The universe does pay off from time to time. Thanks for listening.
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And congrats on the show. It must have been hard, so soon after losing your mom, but I'll bet it's what she would have wanted - for you to persevere. 
for your. kind words. I think Mom put in a good word.
This community is so wonderfully supportive. BTW... I always follow your posts even if I do not respond.
Thanks again.
