We finally opened the doors, albeit quietly, on August 12. Many of our participating artists and significant others, came for an informal opening reception in the early evening. Kim and I thank them all. I’m greatly encouraged by all the warm and positive comments.

It’s been quite an effort, both physically and psychologically, over the last several weeks; so many details, so many loose-ends, so many steps to climb, and pieces of art to display, and price and label and enter into our computer systems!

Hence, it’s taken me a few days to recover and find what might pass as a routine. Of course, the relentless blogging continues unabated since it’s a key part of our marketing plan. For the most part, we’ve now finished the start-up phase – only a few more items to complete. Next, comes our marketing and promotional effort, and our “grand opening” events planned for mid-September.