Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Goodby Retail

We've been working at Gallery 100 like mad for the last week -- closing accounts, artists picking up unsold artwork, shipping artwork to buyers, shipping unsold artwork back to artists -- it's a long tiring list. Yesterday, we moved the last piece of Gallery 100 out of our space at 462 Broadway. It was both a relief and sad at the same time. A relief because of the terrible state of our economy -- artwork is not exactly a necessity for some. (for me it is but that's beside the point) It was sad to close our retail space because I loved Gallery 100 and our artists who put up with me for 8 years of exhibitions, parties, openings, sales, projects, etc. I will miss the excitment of the gallery and miss our artists. Most of all I will miss working with Nancy -- our gallery manager.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Celebration @ Gallery 100


Saturday, September 6, 2008

More Warm Wishes

CONGRATULATIONS ON SHAKING THINGS UP! BEST, MISSY SHOREY
Nice painting on the invitation....who is the artist? Tracy Helgeson
Deb, Good luck in your new venture with the Gallery!! Shirley C.
Greetings! it sounds like you are going in a new and exciting direction---it really seems to make alot of sense and alot less overhead. Good luck ! We will try and make your celebration on the 20th. Bev
Hi Deborah, Wishing you the best on your new chapter in the art world. We now have our building on the market in Bolton Landing as we had a wonderful time creating Lakeshore Gallery of Bolton Landing. It's wonderful having a dream , as we did having our gallery since 2003. I'm sure you inspired many people with your creative space at Gallery 100...wow...a decade !
Thanks for your e mails and good luck on your new venture. Sincerely, Pam Kimak
Hi Nancy and Deb,
I just wanted to thank you for all the opportunities you gave me in showing my work at Gallery 100. I have loved having my work there, its a great gallery..and the shows were always fantastic.
Wishing you both the best of everything in the future.Hope to see you around town.
Many thanks, Randi

first heard about your new direction from Debi Pendell. I will sincerely miss your presence in downtown---but I know that I will still have the opportunity to both view and purchase works of art by these wonderful artists through my connection to you.
I will not be able to make this evenings event, but thought that I would R.S.V.P., if for now other reason than to "thank you" both for bringing your passion and expertise in Fine Arts into our community---and my home! Kathleen

Friday, September 5, 2008

Responses to our new focus

We emailed our "Gallery 100 changes focus" press release yesterday and the response from our artists and friends of Gallery 100 has been overwhelming. I just wanted to share some of the heart warming comments we've received:

Excellent!
Wonderful! Congratulations! Exciting vision!
--P.O. Box 3663 Bonita Springs, FL 34136
Thanks Debbie,
I have received this message and want to wish you the very best in your continuous growth. One can appreciate that you are not the kind to let things stagnate or deteriorate, you always seek and choose possibilities which you invariably transform into successes.
Thanks for the inspiration,
We celebrate the winner in you: Debbeats-the-odds-always! Francelise and Stephen
WOW, THIS SOUND GREAT, YOU GO GIRLFRIEND.
HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON. B
Best Wishes! Please stay in touch, Mia
Great press release!! I think everything has perfectly - that the business is strong and growing in a more updated and useful way for clients. Perfect!! deborah
Sounds promising! I'm certainly ooking forward to a continuing relationship-----best of luck to all involved. Shawn
Hi Deb, Best of luck with the new/altered venture. Sounds exciting and promising.Regards Ernie Hi Deb:
Best of luck with you new venture into art consulting......I know you will do well and have great success in whatever you do. It sounds like a lot of fun. CD
Deb, This sounds very interesting. I wish you great success. Deanne
You go girl! It sounds like you'll still be busy and promoting the visual arts.
All the best to you! Dee
This sounds good that you are moving boldly in a new direction. Kevin Nice work. We're excited.Maria and Jack

Thanks for keeping in touch - your redo of the gallery business sounds great!
Your dancing friend Mari

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Gallery 100 announces new FOCUS

Gallery 100 is changing focus. We are closing our show and sale space, morphing into a unique exhibit venue, and reinvigorating the art-consulting aspect of our business. The retail gallery at 462 Broadway will close in mid-September. Already, I have begun cultivating select individuals, designers, architects, developers, and corporate clients who are enthusiastic about collecting and hanging outstanding art in diverse venues.
Our past experiences with Ayco, Saratoga Hospital, AKA Interiors, Deborah Savage Interiors, and others, have secured our expanding foundation for full-time consulting. Gallery 100 services also will include helping to choose and install artwork and curating and hanging exhibits. One show (to be announced soon) already is planned for next summer.
In private presentations, print and electronic marketing to clients, we will spotlight artists who have a relationship with Gallery 100. Our website http://www.gallery100.net/ and our blog will be featured components of our marketing program, extending our reach.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Day at the Races


Deb, Doug, Nancy, Zoe, Helen
at the track

Gallery 100 Day at the Races

Sunday was a perfect day - translated - no rain. We all headed out to enjoy a day at the Saratoga Race Track. We enjoyed the races in our box situated right over the winner's circle and finish line. It was a fabulous day. Zoe managed to be our big winner but we all had a fabulous time. A thank you to our friends who help out at Gallery 100

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

ART HORSE


Rain, It's Raining, It's Raining Again

In Saratoga Springs, it is raining every afternoon --- complete with heavy rains, strong winds, hale, thunder and lightning-- last Friday it was washout and NRA actually closed the track after the third race. Which was good for us -- track goers filled the sidewalks of town looking for something to do. We obliged them with our beautiful equine exhibit - ART HORSE

Sunday, August 3, 2008

ART HORSE Artists' Reception

True art fans braved the weather last night to attend our artists reception at the gallery. It turned into a very profitable evening for all of us. Our clientel were captivated by the amazing paintings of Patricia Powers and loved Brian Hibbard's richly textured paintings.