As I am taking a break this afternoon, I suddenly realize that I have not posted any news since a month. Already… I can’t believe it.
First, there was the preparation for the Arizona Governor’s Arts Award. I had to complete the piece, deliver to the Mesa Arts Center for the exhibition. And answer all the questions and requests from the Arizona Arts Commission.
Then, I am preparing some new work to be announced at Acre 2009. There will be a collections of table art on an African theme. Mostly for casual entertainment: medium size serving platers, small plates and sand carved glassware.
I am also preparing a collection of beer glasses with Celtic sand carved designs.
Adding also some wall art, with glass tiles framed in copper.
And thinking about bud vases with pate de verre dragonflies and butterflies ornaments.
All of that should be ready soon to bring the work to Lynne Carlton for the photos that I need for my catalogue.
Also preparing my Acre booth. Since it’s my first trade show, I need a lot of things: walls, pedestals, lights… and things are not simple with the Las Vegas Convention Center. Got to learn the regulations about electric and fire retardancy. The show management sent an exhibitor’s manual that is all but helpful. Questions? got to call them. Which give them the opportunity to try renting their equipment at a prohibitive rate. Sneaky.
This last week has been very stressing with that, but I feel that I am finally on top of things. Well… almost. Thanks to returning artists who are always willing to share what they have learned.
Of course, all of that in addition of the regular business: orders, shipping, taxes… aarghh….
OK, got to go now.
A bientôt!
Patricia
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