Last Friday, I made a good progress in this project! After school, Kailey and I went to Papillon in Downtown Lafayette with our group portfolio.
We met with the manager who I have talked on the phone before, and the meeting was going swell as I flipped through the pictures of the group's art work in the laptop. We both explained who we are and what we are up to. As we introduced ourselves as Acalanes students, she said her daughter is also an Acalanes student.
I also explained to her that the current collection we have right now shows more less what level of skill we are working with, and there might be several more works joining the collection in the future.
The manager liked most of our art works except for the ones that are a bit dark. She said some of the photography works were "not for coffee shops" but she liked all the other works. However, the manager told us later that they are all booked up for 2011, and she could get us a show in 2012. Kailey and I looked at each other with disappointment. Our vision of people seeping coffee and gazing into the hung art works were gone. However, the lady said she will keep us posted just in case someone decides to cancel a show. So we left our contacts to her and left the cafe.
Kailey and I talked about how hopeless we are now that we lost one of our favorite possible venue. I was very reluctant to ask the library for a venue since they have so many red tapes.
Last year, my friend Hayden tried to have a show in the library, and although he got a signature from one of the authorities, right when he was about to do it, other authorities disagreed to let him have a show.
Library seemed like an unsafe possibility to me at that point and I started to regret choosing my senior project as having an art show. Cynicism and anxiety took over me. "I am just a high schooler artist wannabe; what was I thinking?"
Then all sudden, Kailey pointed her finger at the Lafayette Art Gallery which was right across the road. I was a bit cynical but I decided to give it a try. As we were crossing the street to get to the gallery, I saw a big empty space around the gallery. I could imagine the show being outdoor. We could get some aisle, or something to hang the works. We could have Ryan playing his guitar at the bench. It could be a mini festival and since it is right by the Chow's, we could attract a big crowd.
With some excitement, we entered the gallery, and met the gallery lady who was very nice. We explained who we were and what we were up to again, and showed her our art works just like we did at Papillon before. While I was flipping through the works, the lady made me stop and said that she already knows that we are fantastic and does not have to see more of our works and I do not think that she was lying. She really liked our idea of us having a show. She also thought giving all the profit to a charity was great. Kailey and I started to smile as things started to look brighter.
The lady said after the meeting on Monday, she will get back to us on Tuesday. Not only that, she said she could see if they could lend us a hanging aid for our works for free!
With high optimism, she took our contact and wished us luck with a smile that made my day.
Kailey and I stepped out of the gallery and gave each other a high five with joy. Although it was not sure yet, I was glad to have another possible venue with a good chance.
I can not wait until I have my meeting with Mr. Takahashi. By the time I see him, I hope I know the result of our request.
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