Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Judgement Day


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Originally uploaded by Thorpeland
So, about 3 weeks ago I took a few pieces of my framed work to an artists Open Call at a local consignment gallery. I'd never done anything like this and thought it would be a good experience to get some feed back, see how I compare to other "real" artists and in the process maybe get my work displayed somewhere... besides Flickr. :-)

I took 3 pieces into the Open Call and the gallery owners looked at each and took pictures to take to actual judges. They then told everyone who attended we would receive word on who was chosen in about a weeks time. Well, almost 3 weeks passed and no word. By this time I had just figured I wasn't one of the artists chosen and began preparing which pieces I would show at the next Open Call. But I thought I would send the gallery an email just asking if it was ok to use any of my original pieces in the next Open Call as well. The reply I got back was very unexpected.

From the email reply:
"Thorpe,
I didn't want to say anything last night until I was able this morning to confirm the jury's decision in regards to your artwork. Congratulations!! The jury loved your work and they have recommended we invite you to show in our gallery. "

Well this just blew me away! The photo attached to this post is one I brought to the Open Call. Its one of my favorites and will be in the show. My work will be on display in the gallery with all the other artists March 1st through May 31st. I'll post more details later as I learn more. But getting this news made my day. Its a first for me!

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

congrats!!!

Unknown said...

congrats!! where will this be?

Kristin said...

Congratulations, Thorpe! I already knew you were talented..glad other people know it too!

Thorpeland said...

Thanks guys. Lauren, this will be at Oxide Gallery. Just off the square.

Unknown said...

awesome

Rocky said...

Thats awesome, sorry I am a bit behind but congrats. I will have to go check it out.
I have been wondering about that place.
When do they do open calls?