gallery life, etc.

I wonder how many people, even (especially?) artists, understand how nerve wracking it can be to put on a juried gallery show. I have this Cut & Paste show that I'm organizing and I have only 5 more days to receive entries. As of tonight I think the official tally is 3 entries. Sure, they usually all come pouring in at the last minute, I've seen it happen before, but I'm still trying to brace myself for the worst case scenario. It's hard feeling like no one gives a crap. Like everyone who I handed an entry form to was lying when they said it sounded cool and they were interested. Like the few people I felt sure would follow through and at least make an ATC for the show weren't even dependable.

Part of this is the frustration I've been feeling about trying to get people to get off their butts and do anything. I invite so many people to gallery openings and they never show up. I put on events at the gallery to give people fun, affordable, community-building, non-intimidating art activities to participate in and no one comes. I don't know if I'm a sucker for trying again and again. So far it hasn't made much difference. I could rant more, but that will lead to pages and pages of bitterness. We'll leave it at this. Please, if you can support your local art scene/small businesses/friends, then please do it. Someone out there has put their heart into this stuff.

In other news, I mailed my camera art last week and am now waiting for it to arrive at its destination (several states away - I hope that gives me good odds for lots of photos). Stay tuned for details.

My journaling has been spotty. Highly spotty. But I promise I have not abandoned it.