Well, the new exhibition of my paintings actually opened Monday at Art at the Main Gallery in Salt Lake City, UT. But this feels like "opening night" because we're having a reception for Gallery Stroll. I'm taking a few minutes to sit down and write this in between packing all the food, serving plates, and miscellaneous "stuff" we must take.
You see, at my little co-op gallery, the featured artist hosts his/her own reception. It's like throwing a party for several hundred of your closest friends. Other artists would probably buy ready-prepared refreshments, but I'm fortunate to have a son who is a fabulous chef and has a great sense of style. So while he's around, why not use his talents to make this evening special for my guests?
The menu includes fresh gazpacho, parmesan & thyme crackers (think savory shortbread), turtle brownies, and lemon and almond pound cakes. Unfortunately, we can't serve wine at this venue, so guests will have ice water with lemon slices.
Tonight's music will be by local musician John Louvier and Friends. John has been helping me "buzz" about the event on Facebook. Together we've reached more than 600 "friends." I can only hope some of them have an appetite for art as well as gazpacho. Will give a full report tomorrow.
