…after months of preparation
My art show in the Ruth Upjohn Gallery at the Women’s Art Association of Canada officially opened on Wednesday. I’d love to say that it opened without a hitch but alas a couple of problems did arise or should I say ‘fell down’.
On Wednesday morning I received a message from the gallery that one of my pieces had fallen. After finishing my shift at the Inn (I volunteer at one of Toronto’s Historical Museums) I drove into the city to fix the problem. When I arrived I discovered that a second photo had fallen.
The problem stemmed from the hanging system on the back of the frame. It works fine when you hang it in your home but it doesn’t work in a gallery situation where you are required to use D rings. I had five frames in total with this faulty system and I knew that it was only a matter of time before the others fell.
I took home the frame that broke and purchased two new frames and repurposed two similar frames that I had at home. I returned the next day and found that two more frames had fallen. I reframed and rehung the pieces. I know that the nothing else will fall now and I can rest easy.
The official opening reception starts in a few hours.
Here is a glimpse of what the show looks like:
Mama Cormier 
I’m sorry you had so much trouble but I’m glad you were able to make repairs and changes. The show looks great. Your art is beautiful.
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Thank you Dan. It was a lesson learned the hard way and I won’t make the same mistake again. Another artist in the larger gallery used the same hanging system and several of her painting also fell. Luckily hers were just matted and not framed so no damage was done. Thanks.
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When our daughter was in art school, we had made frames for her Senior Show. The night she hung it, one fell and broke. She called around 2:00 am and asked, “Do you still have the extra frame we made?”
I guess every artist has been there at least once. I’m glad it worked out well for you.
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We all have similar stories. Our daughter also went to art school and one night she stayed up till 6:00 in the morning to finish a clay sculpture. She decided to take a shower and when she returned to her work she discovered that our dog had chewed it up.No fixing that one in time.
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Oh my goodness, how awful.
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It happened a long time ago and we can laugh about it now.
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Congratulations
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Thank you Sheree.
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I’m so pleased you had time to rectify the problem
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It was a bit stressful but I got it done before too many people came through and those that did were friends so they were understanding. Thanks.
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Congrats on having your art showcased in the gallery, that is awesome!!! And I’m happy you were able to resolve the problem you were having. Wishing you great success with the new adventure 💖👏👏👏😊
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Thank you Maria. It’s been a wonderful success so far.
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