Invitations

Our invitations for the next exhibition have arrived! I was particularly excited about these because we have redesigned the back of the card entirely. Our printers have required that I send them files in InDesign format, a somewhat difficult application for me to grasp compared to Photoshop which feels more intuitive. We had Brian Gibb, of The Public Trust fame, come over and give me a much needed tutorial as well as help us with the new design. Barry, the artist, and I are all pleased with the results. However, I think in the future I will use a 1/4" white border around the image instead of the standard 1/8". The image will stand out more with some space to offset it.

Summer Inventory Sale

We are currently pulling things together for a somewhat biennial summer inventory sale. August is typically the slowest month of the year for galleries. Many galleries don't even open their doors because most clientele is out of town, and the official season won't begin until September. Every other summer (or more) Barry pulls together an inventory sale of older works. Not only does this generate some August income, but it helps clear out room for the upcoming season. Storage is a constant issue at galleries. It's really important to be able to find something quickly and easily if a client comes in off the street. The sale begins today, Wednesday, August 27 and runs through the 30th. Works will be discounted 20 - 25% and things usually go quickly.

In the Beginning...

Leila and Barry installing artwork at the 2008 CADD Art Fair

For my first post, I thought I would begin with a little background information. I have worked at Barry Whistler Gallery since 2001. Given that I have spent my entire 20's (up to this point) here, I feel that this, more than any other place, is where I have grown up. Barry is a friend, a mentor, and a highly respected gallerist who has been going strong for 23 years. I could not have asked for a better place to learn the ways of the art world. In my time with the gallery, my responsibilities have grown and I am fortunate to have Barry's trust in many things. We are a team. Work at the gallery is exciting, and my intention with this blog is to give a glimpse of how things tic.