Sandi..

> Carla, I had some other thoughts based upon your subsequent posts.

> Perhaps some of her problem is that she is UPSTAIRS and lots of folks who
> would be interested just never find her or won't bother climbing stairs.

She is aware of the stairs, she has a wall in the downstairs office of her husband that is dedicated to a artist of the month. Then our town has a First Friday walk which these shops stay open the first friday of every month from 5-9pm to do special exhibits along with entertainment and refreshments.

Please read the post above where I replied to Margaret,

> Could it be that she doesn't really know how to promote the gallery?
> Likely since she is so obviously ill-informed on the realities as
> evidenced by the absurd commission structure. Has anyone put together a
> counter-proposal to her to the one she just put forth? Perhaps a meeting
> of minds, and some volunteered promotional help might make things better
> for all.

She has made every effort to the gallery and has been the arts for many years and is a juried judge at many art competions.

> Maybe you and the others could get to know one another in a casual, not so
> obvious manner and go from there?

> Y'know, if your town isn't terrific for that type of endeavour, it isn't
> the only town around there most likely. Take a look around and see what
> other alternatives there might be.

> I'm with Margaret (and her many great suggestions!) in that I think you'd
> do better, at this juncture, to strike out on your own once the gallery is
> not of much use to you. Why give away all your hard won efforts? There's
> better out there for you...go for it!

Hopefully the fund raiser will help me do this. It is the real deal, I will be working with these very influencial people in the art world to raise money for a good cause. more is in the reply to Margaret. I had posted a more detailed post but it didn't go thru and I need to get busy today. Thanks for you advice and ideas, I truly appreciate the time to post, Carla