Post by Jackie on Dec 6, 2008 10:15:48 GMT -5
Thanks to Susan for posting Em's video up on top for a while. Last night we had the gallery opening....omg!!! I was not prepared for the crowds. They had hundreds show up. It was from 5 to 9 and they asked us to come early and stay until at least 7 if we could. Em was mobbed and if I sound awfully proud...I was. People recognized her from the tv spots...her painting had center spot and spotlights...and some also had bought her earlier works at the gala in the fall.
To say she was beaming would be an understatement. But to me her poise was what I was beaming about. I tried to stand back and let her take her own kudos so got to watch her reactions and was just oh so happy with her.
She loves this arts program so much so hope that part of last night brought in some new supporters of it. Austin is a warm and generous town so its easy to find help. I do know they signed up some volunteers at the check out desk (which was quite busy!)
I also met a couple of other parents and hopefully some networking for possibly new friends for her.
She has art today so can hardly wait to get her there and hear what the powers that be thought of the event.
oh yes...Ed who had to stay home...held my gallery open last night for our monthly First Friday Art Walk...and proudly announce he has made me....$45.00!!!! LOL. Outdone by my own daughter.................
Jackie
To say she was beaming would be an understatement. But to me her poise was what I was beaming about. I tried to stand back and let her take her own kudos so got to watch her reactions and was just oh so happy with her.
She loves this arts program so much so hope that part of last night brought in some new supporters of it. Austin is a warm and generous town so its easy to find help. I do know they signed up some volunteers at the check out desk (which was quite busy!)
I also met a couple of other parents and hopefully some networking for possibly new friends for her.
She has art today so can hardly wait to get her there and hear what the powers that be thought of the event.
oh yes...Ed who had to stay home...held my gallery open last night for our monthly First Friday Art Walk...and proudly announce he has made me....$45.00!!!! LOL. Outdone by my own daughter.................
Jackie
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Susan, Proud mom of Michael (32), Justin (25) Emily (22ds), and Jordan (20).
