HELPING OTHER ARTISTS ALONG
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One of the locations in St Augustine where I display art is a local well-known restaurant called Back 40 Urban Cafe. I started showing my art on their walls three years ago. My husband and I had been going there to eat for some time and I would admire the local artwork wishing I had the nerve to speak to them about showing mine. Finally one day I saw a blank place and asked the manager if I could put mine up. She asked if I had any photos of my work. I pulled out my phone and showed her one photo and she said "Oh yeah, bring some in!" Then she took me to the open area and showed me all the space I could use. I hung about six paintings, mostly small. One sold within two weeks! That was the beginning of a great relationship.
A couple months later they came to me and said a larger spot had opened up in the front room and asked if I wanted it. Of course I did and I have had…
One of the locations in St Augustine where I display art is a local well-known restaurant called Back 40 Urban Cafe. I started showing my art on their walls three years ago. My husband and I had been going there to eat for some time and I would admire the local artwork wishing I had the nerve to speak to them about showing mine. Finally one day I saw a blank place and asked the manager if I could put mine up. She asked if I had any photos of my work. I pulled out my phone and showed her one photo and she said "Oh yeah, bring some in!" Then she took me to the open area and showed me all the space I could use. I hung about six paintings, mostly small. One sold within two weeks! That was the beginning of a great relationship.
A couple months later they came to me and said a larger spot had opened up in the front room and asked if I wanted it. Of course I did and I have had…
