OK, so, apologies for the weeks of neglect to the blog and gallery, but rest assured that it was never far out of mind and it has always been my intention to carry on with the opening of my house as a gallery space. The pressure was mounting for a June opening until I dreadfully realized that the optimism I had was not shared by the realistic nature of setting up a gallery. So I put it off. Here now is the actual-probably never going to be changed-dates for The Photo House 144...
Friday, September 7, 2007 - Grand Opening Reception
"Young Photographers I Know"
Friday, February 1, 2008 - "A Salon of Photographic Artists"
Friday, May 2, 2008 - "Small & Delicate: Photographs as Objects"
Unfortunately these three shows will probably round out The Photo House 144's existence. I will most likely be moving next June and will have to close up shop on 144, but not to fear dear friends, as plans are underway for a lifetime of staring at photographs with the hopefully not-far-off opening of The Photo House : Gallery & Cafe. With the location TBA, it has already been decided that this indeed must be the course I follow (much more info on The Gallery & Cafe in the future). So these three photo exhibitions at 144 will be the major focus for the next 11 months, and I would be eternally grateful for any and all submissions and assistance in setting them up.
The Photo House 144 specifics:
- All shows run for one night only on the dates announced from 6-9pm
- Light refreshments will be served (I will not be serving alcohol, feel free to byo)
- A 10% commission on all artwork sold (A low fee because I too am an artist and although commissions are not fun, it is being run as a real gallery and must be seen as such)
- There will be limited copies of The Photo House 144 Gallery Book available for sale on the night of the opening (If demand is there, I might be persuaded to have a second run of books made immediately following the exhibition)
- There will be a "Casual Corner" wall space for any fun or unique photographs brought by visitors ( 144's version of a guest book)
The Photo House 144
To be seen as representing those artists utilizing photography who's images showcase strong individual sentiments. Whether in process, craft, or storytelling, the artists represented by 144 put forth their own photographic vision.
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3 comments:
I think your February and May dates are likely in 2008
so, the gallery/coffee shop will be in chicago??
hehe
-jana
awesome, im going to be submitting stuff that i have in a show starting monday/tuesday for the month of aug at the higher grounds cafe in northern liberties.....if your in the area you should check it out....
i also wanted to talk to you about some other things concerning photography and criticism we should meet up for lunch (aka beer drinking) some time soon!! you have my number! use it!
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