Find out how I came to enjoy art, who influences me, my favorite studio music and more on West End Talk’s blog.
While you’re there enjoy some art by an accomplished group of artists. You might discover a few new favorites.
Find out how I came to enjoy art, who influences me, my favorite studio music and more on West End Talk’s blog.
While you’re there enjoy some art by an accomplished group of artists. You might discover a few new favorites.
So you think you might be attending your first gallery opening, and you’re not quite sure what to expect? Wipe the sweat from your forehead, get a tissue for your clammy hands, and breathe a deep sign of relief for I am here to help you.
Yes, sometimes when we think about going to a gallery it feels intimidating. We don’t know enough big words about art, don’t know much about art history and we feel the pressure to come up with all the right observations and opinions when it’s time to make conversation.
But I don’t think you will find these expectations at most galleries.
As you prepare for your excursion, here is a glimpse of the atmosphere you can expect to find at most gallery openings:
• A large group of people moving around a room viewing art.
• An open house structure in which you may arrive at any time and leave when you wish
• Sometimes there is live music.
• Light refreshments are usually served.
• You may see the gallery director making guests comfortable and being available for any questions or sales.
• The artists will usually be present and the well known ones will probably be in a perpetual conversation.
You will find people who genuinely love art, love to create it and love to talk about it. That’s where you come in. You don’t have to know a lot and you certainly don’t have to put on a front of art history knowledge. Art is meant to be enjoyed, discussed and felt. And if you’re new to this, there’s no shame at all. You just need to observe, ask any questions you have, form your opinions, and enjoy.
As an introvert, I appreciate getting questions of all sorts to help me get talking. No question is silly and I love talking about the process so ask away!
There are a few common sense rules that I will list here, but I’ll try not to give you too many because the goal is for you to enjoy yourself.
Gallery Etiquette:
This month, I will be exhibiting my paintings in a gallery in my first group show. I am honored and very excited to be one of West End Gallery’s represented artists.
Opening Reception
November 18th
5:00pm – 7:30pm
Open to the public and available to see during gallery hours until December 31st.
Interested in the show but need more information?
View my information page to see the paintings, Gallery address, reception times, and a map to help get you there.
Interested in the show but live too far away?
View Rebecca’s paintings
Contact West End Gallery
Here’s a sneak peek at a new painting
which will be featured in West End Gallery’s November Holiday Exhibition
She is technically not a new painting, however is one that has been waiting in the studio unseen for quite some time. On November 18th Bright Cloves will make her debut public appearance. She’s a tad nervous, so any encouragement you could give would be greatly appreciated.
celebrating four years of hard work
that will culminate during the November opening reception
at West End Gallery
We moved to the finger lakes region during the summer of 2007 and almost immediately I found West End Gallery located on the dreamy quaint and bustling Market Street of Corning, New York. As I walked in, it was such a stunning space that I decided my dream was to one day have the honor of hanging my work there.