First, many thanks to Tom Francis and Franci Reis for stepping in to arrange this year’s exhibit. It looked fabulous, and  was in conjunction with a juried painting exhibit sponsored by West Coast Paper Co. We combined our opening with their opening reception.

 

There was standing room only as guests mingled inside and enjoyed the fabulous catered food and drink, while listening to a ‘live jazz band’ out in the garden. Thanks to West Coast for sharing this with our non-profit organization! Five sculptures sold. Only two paintings sold. Richard Kirsten said that this September was the worst month in the thirty-plus years in business! They can’t have very many months like this to stay in business as galleries have been closing all over the country. I think that all of us are effected by the natural tragedies, wars, and the uncertainty of our countries stability. There seems to be a negative, subliminal sadness in people. Everything is slow going. But, we are artists! And we must create to satisfy our own souls. So, keep sculpting!