The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art

Scrambling to make it beyond super!

2008-08-08T08:45:00.003-05:00

A super cool thing happened last night! Preparations are nearly complete as TOMORROW (August 9th) is the opening for "Vino and Van Gogh" which if you've been reading my blogs and getting the emails I've been sending you already know ALL about this event.
Anyway, it's a wine tasting and fine art show/sale. With this in mind the committee responsible for putting together this event on behalf of the Hippotherapy Program of the Therapy and Learning Centers of Jackson had asked me to provide hand-painted wine glasses to be available for sale tomorrow night.
Well, thanks to ARTSY FRIENDS, that's gonna happen! (I wasn't real sure there for a while). HURRAY for friends who love to paint, have a creative mind and all for a great cause. SPECIAL THANKS to Kim Coon or this wouldn't be possible tomorrow evening.
So be looking for these unique, hand-painted wine glasses which WILL be for sale at Premier Place Catering tomorrow night starting at 7:00pm.
You'll look very suave tasting wines in your one-of-a-kind, hand-painted wine glass and yes, the proceeds go to this wonderful program.
so to recap:
What: Vino and Van Gogh--a wine tasting and fine art extravaganza!
(complete with heavy hors' dourves provided by Premier Place Catering, wine tasting by Party Mart, live Jazz, fine art extravaganza by the artists of dicksongallery.com)
Where: Premier Place Catering on N. Highland in Jackson
When: Saturday, August 9th, 7:00p
Who: cool people for a great cause

To purchase advanced tickets 731-984-2144
($30/person or $50/couple in advance)
($50/person or $75 couple at the door)

also note that attire for the event is:
Cocktail

for more info scroll down and check out previous blog entries.
see YOU there!
Rachel

Saturday event update...

2008-08-07T08:51:00.002-05:00

hey art lovers...couple things about Saturday, August 9th, Vino & Van Gogh event.

To purchase advanced tickets (phone number updated)
731-984-2144

also note that attire for the event is:
Cocktail

see below for more details and don't forget you can go here to listen to a streaming interview between myself and Nicole Cooper an Occupational Therapist with the Hippotherapy program.

Click here to listen now

See you Saturday,
Rachel

Online radio the bomb! Artisticly Speaking...

2008-08-06T11:05:00.003-05:00

It's a wrap. Another episode of "Art Speak" on blogtalkradio is completed and archived. This particular 45 min episode features and interview with Occupational Therapist, Nicole Cooper. She describes what the hippotherapy program is, who it helps and why we're participation in "Vino and Van Gogh" on August 9th at 7:00pm.
Check it out. Click here to listen to the archived version of the show streaming online.

also here's the scoop on "Vino and Van Gogh" itself.

what: "Vino and Van Gogh"--a wine tasting and fine art show/sale
(featuring original fine art for sale, a wine tasting and heavy hors d'oeuvres by Premier Place and live JAZZ)
when: Saturday, August 9th starting at 7p.
where: Premier Place Catering located at 2644 N Highland Ave, in Jackson, TN.
ticket info: $30/person, $50/couple (in advance--call 731-984-2144) or at the door $50/person, $75/couple

Special thanks to the following sponsors:

Reinbow Riders
Gary & Trish Stanfill
Premier Place Catering
Tag Truck Center
Life changing Legends
Best One Tire
First Bank
Huntingdon Animal Clinic
Leroy Somer
Party Mart Liquors and Wines Inc
Mobility Magicians
Auto Zone
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and Rick & Shannon Taylor
Cutters
Joey & Kristy Hamm
Helms Motor Company
IPS, James Neisler
McCoy's Heating and Air
National Seating and Mobility
Reeves Brothers Trucking
S&S Auto Sales
Stanfill Enterprises
Caring Contributors
Kenneth & Sonja Hamm
Kustom Vinyl Graphics
Todd's Body Shop
Barnyard Buddies
Carnal Roberts Insurance Agency
Community Bank
Dairy Queen of Lexington
Sir Speedy
Regions Bank
Jimmy & Leigh Ann Caldwell
Larry and Mary Dunavant
First State Bank
Henderson Co. Animal Clinic
Henderson Co Hospital
Stewart’s Coffee Corner
Sheila Spain
http://www.dicksongallery.com/

See you there on Saturday night!
Rachel

Title this!! What a COOL idea!

2008-08-06T10:47:00.002-05:00

ok, so if you've ever painted a painting without a title in mind...when you finish...guess what task is at hand? uh huh. The naming of the piece. After years of being around artists, I've figured out that some artists LOVE this task (and to them it's not a task at all) and some artists LOATH the task. In fact, it is not uncommon for an artist to tell me when I ask them, "so what's the title of this piece?" they say in response, "Rachel, you title it." Which of course becomes great fun for me, other than I have no idea if the title I come up with is anywhere NEAR where the artist was coming from when they painted it...but so be it.
anyway...3 years ago I learned of an online tv show called "Title This" and for some odd reason I ran across their site today where you can watch archived episodes.
Here's the scoop: per www.markkostabi.com

"Mark Kostabi's cult status TV show, TITLE THIS, a game show where art critics and celebrities compete to title Kostabi paintings for cash awards is now viewable anytime, online, at www.titlethis.com. For free, the site offers the latest episode plus a growing archive of past episodes. Participants have included: Molly Barnes, Luca Beatrice, Mark Bego, Andrea Bellini, Carly Berwick, Howard Bloom, Victor Bockris, Phyllis Braff, Lala Brooks, Stephanie Cash, Daniel Clowes, Ornette Coleman, Michelle Cone, Laura Cottingham, Ben Curtis, Adrian Dannatt, Liberty De Vitto, Sarah Douglas, Lavinia Filippi, Bonnie Fuller, Joe Fyfe, David Gibson, Micaela Giovannotti, Deven Golden, Michel Gondry, Bob Guccione Jr., Gary Indiana, Alan Jones, Randy Jones, Jason Edward Kaufman, Carol Kino, Glen Matlock, Jerry Marotta, Carlo McCormick, Taylor Mead, Sylvia Miles, Robert C. Morgan, Glenn O'Brien, Dennis Oppenheim, May Pang, Cay Sophie Rabinowitz, Tommy Ramone, Christian Rattemeyer, Joao Ribas, Alessandro Riva, Walter Robinson, Willoughby Sharp, Amei Wallach, Lilly Wei and John Zinsser. Title This continues to be viewable also on every Wednesday night at 8:30 in Manhattan on Time Warner Cable on Channel 56, or on RCN on Channel 108, and on MNN's website every Wednesday night at 8:30 (New York time) at www.mnn.org, Ch56.
Can I just say...I love, LOVE the idea of this show! not to mention this game show is close to my heart as it's such fun to name paintings.
So to recap visit http://titlethis.com/ where you can watch "Title This" a game show where art critics and celebrities compete to title Mark Kostabi's paintings for cash awards.
How FUN is that???!!! I LOVE the internet...
enjoy,
Rachel

Online Radio show about Saturday's art event!

2008-08-05T15:05:00.004-05:00

Yep, it's time once again for another episode of "Art Speak" with host Rachel Dickson.

Airing live online (click link on below to learn more) http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dicksongallery/2008/08/06/Art-Speak-host-Rachel-Dickson-talks-with-Nicole-Cooper-about-upcoming-Vino-Van-Gogh-event

Rachel will be speaking with Nicole Cooper a therapist with the hippotherapy program.

This Saturday's "Vino and Van Gogh" wine tasting/fine art event will be benefitting this wonderful program. So what better thing to learn about than...What is hippotherapy? and why have a fine art event to benefit this program?

Tune in August 6th at 9:00am to listen live. You can also call in between 9a and 9:45a CST to speak with Nicole or Rachel. Simply call 347-215-7922.

Don't call before 9a or after 9:45a or you won't get through.

For more details about the "Vino and Van Gogh" event being held later this week simply scroll down and read the entry below.

See you on the "radio!"

Vino & Van Gogh!! August 9, 7:00pm

2008-08-01T16:43:00.002-05:00

What's the next big thing? Or so everyone's been asking. Well, here it is...coming up on Saturday, August 9th at 7:00pm dicksongallery.com is exhibiting and producing the art show portion of this wine tasting fine art event to benefit the Hippotherapy Program of the Ayers Children Medical Center.

For a glimpse into the last two years' events check these out:
Vino & Van Gogh 2005-Jackson Today article (lots of photos of artwork and attendees)
Vino & Van Gogh 2005-VIP article (more photos...)
Vino & Van Gogh 2006-VIP article (the 2006 event...better and better)

This year's event will again be held at Premier Place Catering and will feature original fine art on display and for sale by local artists (art show produced by the Dickson Gallery) and fine wines by Party Mart.

Advance Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple.
To purchase tickets by phone, call 731-660-8752.
All proceeds benefit the Hippotherapy program, a service of the Therapy & Learning Center.

Complete with live JAZZ (saxaphone by Denny Anderson), amazing art work, and fine wine, you'll not want to miss this another spectacular event hosted by Premier Place Catering and produced by the Dickson Gallery of Fine Art.

To hear a live radio interview where Rachel Dickson speaks with Nicole Cooper about this special event, what it is, who it benefits and what is hippotherapy be sure to click below.
Airing live online, Wed. August 6th at 9:00am on blogtalkradio click here to learn more.

See you there!!!
Rachel

wall quote installment #4

2008-07-14T17:31:00.004-05:00

Love my neighbors downtown!! This is installment #4 in my "wall quote installments" featuring quotes written on the gallery walls the night of our "final hurrah." Each one packs its own punch.
This one was written by my next door neighbors. Love 'em...Tom and Sally are good people! ...and to boot, Tom helped us move on Saturday morning and was STELLAR in his efforts. THANKS TOM! Sally was out of town...I'm sure she would have been there in full force had she been in town.
You're thoughts mean a lot Tom and Sally...thank you for sharing in and embracing the arts of the Dickson Gallery.
...and thank you for loving our downtown!
Rachel

wall quote installment #3

2008-07-13T14:32:00.004-05:00

Well, as you can see here...little Jilly had a ball on June 27th writing her thoughts on the walls of the Dickson Gallery. Jillian is Lori Nunnery's daughter. Jilly's always been a big supporter of the Dickson Gallery and it was such fun to see her eyes light up when I told her that she could write anything on the walls she wanted on the night of our "final hurrah." The look on her face was priceless...I loved what she drew on the walls too. Besides "Silly Jilly", she drew a gun facing the outside of the gallery. (Best security system I could imagine). She also asked me if I would "petition" her mom that if she was good for the rest of the year, could she get $1...no $10, no $20. I asked...and Lori said yes. Not sure how well she's done in the endeavor...but hanging out with Jilly on Friday night made the blow of closing just a little bit softer.
Thanks Lori for sending copies of Jilly and I together, and thanks Jilly for adding a little bit of yourself to our gallery walls!
Rachel

wall quote installment #2

2008-07-10T10:26:00.002-05:00

This quote found on the gallery wall Friday night June 27th needs a little interpretation. I was asked by an artist that night, "What is rule #6".
Rule #6 comes out of one of my favorite books of all time, "The Art of Possibility," by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. What is it? Very simply, "Don't take life so G*D* seriously." Yes, a must-remember rule. One which I forgot too many times throughout the existence of the Dickson Gallery...and one I reminded myself of time and time again. Thank you Dr. Gina Heathcott for reminding me of this rule again.

wall quote installment #1

2008-07-09T11:52:00.004-05:00

So we handed out sharpie markers at the final event June 27th and encouraged everyone to write whatever they wanted on the gallery walls. It was super cool to stand in each room and be surrounded by words of encouragement, favorite quotes and so forth. Lori Nunnery's daughter Jillian had a ball drawing on the walls. It was so fun to see her little eyes light up when I told her she could draw anything she wanted on the walls. A kids DREAM right? (I'll show you "silly Jilly's" drawings a bit later). Anyway, I thought it would be fun to show some of my favorites here in an installment format.
Today's quote is certainly one of my favorites. Written on the wall by one of the gallery's most loyal supporters, attorney Carl Seely. His mention of a "check cashing joint" made me laugh out loud. Here here Carl!! Agreed!!
There's many more super quotes written on the walls that I'll be listing here over the next few days and weeks. enjoy...Rachel

these walls will talk...

2008-06-28T22:36:00.005-05:00

Well, it's a wrap. The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art most certainly went out with a bang Friday night. The "Final Hurrah" extended way into the wee hours of the morning...and Jackson came out in force to show their support one final time.
The celebration of what the Dickson Gallery was all about went brilliantly. People streamed down Lafayette Street passing saxophone player Denny Anderson (who played wonderfully last night...again!) and right on into the gallery. There were tears, there were accolades, there was art that found new homes. The Jackson Sun came, WBBJ tv came, ....and on and on.
I can't put into words the emotions I feel right now regarding last night. But I am very pleased with how it all concluded.
Everyone had fun writing words of thanks and quotes of inspiration on the walls, windows and doors. The walls will certainly be talking for some time to come.
I can tell story after story of things said, questions asked, answers given, so much of it full of emotion and meaning.
One of the many highlights was when one of my artists, Pat Findley, presented me with a painting of the front of the Dickson Gallery (image above) complete with me in the window behind the counter. (and lots of hand written memories on the back of the frame) OMG! priceless. Thank you PAT!!
I was also presented with a plaque last night by one of my dearest friends with a photo of the Dickson Gallery on the left and the following quote by Eleanor Roosevelt on the right:
"I have never felt that anything really mattered but the satisfaction of knowing that you stood for the things in which you believed and had done the very best you could."
yes, yes, yes!
An evening full of memories...one that will live on in my heart for a very long time.
Thank you to those who were there...to share in this experience.

This morning, a crew of friends showed up bright and early with trucks and trailers in tow to help me move out of the building. Wow...it sure does echo in there now...the emptiness of this place I've called home for 3 years is quite overwhelming. But the walls are still talking...and in seeing the words and drawings there I feel the support of those who put their comments all around me.
The building the gallery occupied sits empty now. We certainly raised the bar high for who follows and We pass the torch.
onward for the arts.
Rachel

Online radio shows tribute to Dickson Gallery...

2008-06-25T12:49:00.002-05:00

Check this out. Lots of callers called in to today's online radio show to give tribute to the accomplishments and memories created by the Dickson Gallery of Fine Art soon to be closing their doors.
You can listen to the archived version of the show by simply clicking on the image to the left or by clicking here.
In this 55 minute show, Rachel Dickson talks about the first gallery event where the decor blew down the street, cool people who strolled in their doors, neat stuff found on www.dicksongallery.com, talks with fun callers as they speak of their memories, clips of super cool jazz by the Leonard Small Situation and much much more.
enjoy....Rachel

We're live on eplus TV 6! Tuesday at 2p cst!

2008-06-23T11:32:00.004-05:00

Hey Dickson Gallery fans!!!
Tune in Tuesday, June 24th via the internet at 2p CST for "Six in the City" a local TV talk show about all things Jackson and Madison County. I'm gonna be on the show talking about our legacy here in downtown as the Dickson Gallery prepares for its final hurrah on Friday, June 27th from 7p-9p.
This is a one hour show with multiple segments. I'll be on the final segment (about 50 minutes into the show)...or hey, just watch the whole show...who knows what all little fun tidbits you'll find about our fair city?
Tune in via the internet by going to www.eplustv6.com
and click on the "listen live" button. (you gotta have broadband to watch)
Airs live online Tuesday, June 24 at 2:00pm CST and then replays during these times:

Wed. June 25 at 2:00pm CST and again at 6:00pm CST
Thur. June 26 at 2:00pm CST
Fri. June 27 at 6:00pm CST
Sat. June 28 at 8:30am CST and again at 2:00pm CST

remember I'll be in the last segment about 50 minutes into the show.
enjoy...and
onward for the arts!
Rachel
for more details about the upcoming "Final Hurrah" visit www.dicksongallery.com/events.htm

Dickson Gallery swings no more...

2008-06-14T13:55:00.002-05:00

Yes, it's true. The Dickson Gallery will be closing its doors forever. But not until we host our "final hurrah" on Friday, June 27th from 7p-9p. You may have noticed on a drive by that the Dickson Gallery has be closed since May 21st. Due to renovation of the building next door, we closed our doors so that the structural issues to our building that surfaced could be addressed in a timely manner. Unfortunately, this did not occur and there's no end in site. Soooo, due to loss of income and this no-end-in-site, imminent-threat of-construction we've been forced to close our doors forever. We've decided that we MUST go out with a bang, therefore we're hosting a "final hurrah" of sorts on Friday, June 27th to celebrate all that was, all that is and all that will be. (Besides we all need closure with this horrible development). Please join us as we celebrate in Dickson Gallery style.
(click on our events page for all the details)

We know you love our art and certainly would never deprive you of the freedom to select from our fabulous array of original regional artwork! Feel free to shop at our online store. We are planning to keep our website and continue to sell our wonderful array of artwork online indefinitely.
Click here to check out our online store.

Art on the RADIO!!!

2008-06-04T16:05:00.002-05:00

Today's "Art Speak" radio show featured guest and Manager of Art Therapy from The STAR center, Janie Giles-Carp! A SUPER FUN interview where we talked about what is art therapy, who does it help, why is it helpful and how can you become an art therapist.
The beauty of online radio is you can listen while you work, since it streams online.
Check it out on the web, click here to tune in.
This 30 minute radio interview in another great installment of all things art brought to you by the Dickson Gallery of Fine Art.
click here to listen now.

so goes the plan

2008-05-29T11:31:00.002-05:00

""Man plans, God laughs!" I often find plans are the key to success, and failure. Think about this: your plan is getting in the way of your success and happiness! Too often people’s plans block inspiration, flexibility, receptivity, lateral thinking, eureka and other great things. Take time today to give up your plan for something even more divine, beautiful and wise."
Robert Holden

ok...I read this today...and I smiled. It certainly hit home with me. I've planned the best I can for the changes going on here at the Dickson Gallery (referencing the construction and repair work here on our building)...and so much for plans.
The rain has halted repairs delaying our reopening (or so it appears today). I'm not sure when our actual reopen date will be now. But I will certainly keep everyone informed as things progress as I'll know more in the next few days.
As a reminder, the Dickson Gallery will not be open for Fabulous Friday May 30th. However, there is a "meet the artists" opening at the Ned (across from the Greyhound Bus Station) tomorrow night from 6p-8p featuring the artwork of 2 of our artists and 1 who previously was a big part of the Dickson Gallery. Janice Sumler, Jette Garner and Dana Brooks.
So come on downtown anyway, and show your support for our local artists!
In the mean time, we're holding our heads high, navigating our way through the construction and will reopen AS SOON as possible.
Until then stop by and shop our online store: http://dicksongallery.ecrater.com
(it's not quite as much fun as shopping and visiting us here in person...but it's certainly a great substitute until we reopen)
Happiness and onward with the arts!
Rachel Dickson

#$x%!$x!!!!! until June 17th

2008-05-22T18:46:00.004-05:00

Well, if you've driven by the Dickson Gallery lately you might have noticed the scaffolding and related construction going on to the building next door. Upon my return from vacation I was greeted with the news that the gallery will have to close temporarily for required structural repairs that have surfaced due to the construction next door. yeah. Did I say yeah?
So...until June 17th as best I can figure, the gallery will be temporarily closed for these repairs. But...BUT...do not fret, please do not fear...the artwork is safe and sound and can still be purchased through our new online store. Click here to view and purchase our artwork online.
Rest assured...me? I'm fine...I'll be fine. The artwork will be fine, the gallery will be fine...all will be well. So long as you don't forget about us during this time...all will be well.
and yes, please visit us on the web for the latest greatest at www.dicksongallery.com
happiness and dust free,
Rachel

aaaah draweth nigh....

2008-05-08T15:40:00.003-05:00

The ocean is calling...and I must answer.
So...please note that if you were to attempt to enter the front door of the gallery on Tuesday or Wednesday of next week you'll notice a note on the door referencing vacation. Tuesday May 13th and Wednesday May 14th the gallery will not be open. HOWEVER, you can certainly purchase artwork through our online store. just go to www.dicksongallery.com and click on the "online store" link to check it out. The gallery will be open on Thursday May 15th and resume with normal gallery hours.
Just felt the need to give everyone a heads up. It's a perfect time to take a break and rejuvenate. We've all got to refill right? until then...onward with the arts!
Happiness, Rachel

Art on the RADIO!!!

2008-04-30T13:49:00.002-05:00

This morning's radio show was great fun! For those of you who don't know, I now host an online radio show called "Art Speak." And on this morning's show I interviews avant-garde, mixed media artist Amanda Dolan. (see amandadolan.com) A super fun artist! We had a great time talking about her most recent show at the Ward-Nasse gallery in SOHO titled "Call me Crazy."
We also talked about things like what inspires her to paint, how she landed her first show at the Ward-Nasse, what it was like to attend the acclaimed Art Expo in NYC a few months ago and much much more. The interview lasts about 45 minutes...and it's available to listen streaming online.
To listen to the show click here.

Next week's show airing also on Wednesday morning at 9a I'll be interviewing Jai Johnson as we discuss the latest, greatest trends in art sales on the internet.
until then...
Rachel

Bling, pop and zing!

2008-04-23T16:59:00.003-05:00

ok...so I've been prepping the gallery all week for the upcoming jewelry show here at the gallery opening on Friday (just in case you didn't know). and can I just say...WOW!
The upstairs in quickly becoming a beautiful gallery of delectable fine art jewelry...and the prices! OH the PRICES!!! super affordable jewelry at it's best...made by hand by Jackson area artists!
It's oh so gorgeous...and will make the perfect gift for yourself, your girlfriend, your coworkers, your sisters, your mothers (just in time for Mother's day), or your shopping buddy, your favorite person or just whoever you feel like gifting with great jewelry!
Be sure...be SURE you don't miss this event. The doors open at 7pm this Friday, April 25th!
see you there!
Rachel

learn more at www.dicksongallery.com/events.htm

It's time for a change...how about some fine art jewelry?

2008-04-21T14:57:00.002-05:00

Well, I've returned from my birthday in the woods. A bit sunburned but my cup is full...thanks to being surrounded by nature all weekend.
But now it's time to gear up for the Dickson Gallery's next BIG DEAL!
Join us for our 4th Annual Venus Soiree April 25-26! A fine art hand-crafted jewelry show featuring jewelry by Jai Johnson, Jacque Hillman, Patricia Twilla, Libby Lynch and Beth Patterson.
Don't let the "fine art" part fool you! We have very affordable jewelry available this weekend at the Dickson Gallery. Hand crafted jewelry for as little at $10!! That's right...you TOO can own a pair of earrings, a bracelet or a necklace from the Dickson Gallery for as little as 10 bucks. You can't get this just anyway ya know. :-)
The opening reception will be held Friday, April 25th from 7:00p-9:00p. And thanks to the gallery next door there will be live music in the street too! So be sure to join us downtown this Friday night for Fabulous Friday at the Dickson Gallery.
for more details visit www.dicksongallery.com/events.htm

It's my birthday and I'm LEAVING!

2008-04-17T14:42:00.005-05:00

Yes, it's true, come tomorrow (Friday, April 18th) I'll be another year older. Amazing, flat out AMAZING how fast a year goes. And even though another year has gone...it was chucked FULL of adventure, beauty, change, wonder and so much more.
So...in honor of my turning the page on another year towards my personal advancement...I'm taking the day off. The gallery will be closed Friday, April 18th in honor of this wonderful day.
I'm going camping this weekend in an effort to absorb some nature....relax a bit...and be on top of it again by next week. Just in time for our big "Venus Soiree" fine art jewelry show.
The gallery will be open on Saturday 4-19 during regular hours...THANK YOU Jai Johnson for helping out!
In the mean time, as you prep for Spring cleaning and renewal in your home and workplace, consider purchasing an original painting, a piece of pottery or a selection of jewelry to brighten up the space that surrounds you. I PROMISE it will be GREAT!
also, be sure to check out our new online store... go to www.dicksongallery.com
happiness, peace and sunshine!
Rachel

Hole in the wall.

2008-04-08T12:43:00.003-05:00

Progress. It's ALL progress!
So I pull up to the gallery today, and can't help but notice that the front of the first level of the building next door to the gallery is GONE! you can see straight thru to the back wall.
Construction...or destruction...whichever. The building next door has sold, and has been undergoing renovations for a couple months. It's pretty much down to it's shell now.
I was standing on the sidewalk in front of the gallery talking to one of the construction guys when from rubble on the ground he picks up a small group of papers and hands it to me. No doubt whatever this was, was old! It had that "old" look to it...the paper was soft, and many pages had holes in them.
It was a checkbook...and the only handwritten thing in it clearly reads April 6, 1915!
Now that's REALLY strange. Almost 93 years ago to the date!!! Holy Smokes!!!
and then I found myself wondering...who lost their checkbook, and how odd that it surfaced over 90 years later. I have this checkbook sitting on my desk next to me, and am wondering if the gallery ghosts have been wandering around looking for this very checkbook. I've noticed that since they've been working on the building next door, the gallery "activity" has increased.
I've done my best to assure whoever these ghosts are that all will be well soon and they'll LOVE their new home in building next door when it's completed (as I think they used to hang out over there more than here previously).
So...a bit of history has surfaced today...from the hole in the wall next door.
Who knew? Just another step in the face lift of downtown Jackson.

rain rain rain makes the grass grow and all things greener...

2008-04-03T16:52:00.004-05:00

One thing that's GREAT about rain...is one sure can get much accomplished indoors!
...and good things continue to happen in downtown Jackson. For those of you who don't know, Euphoria Salon is now open (as of TODAY!!) in what was the le Diva's building across the street from the Gallery here on Lafayette Street. I stopped in and visited with them to check it out and welcome them all to the neighborhood. Now I'm not much of a pedicure, manicure sorta gal...but I can see that to have such treatment...ESPECIALLY in their new place. Oh my goodness!! Nothing but wonderful. And funny thing...Kat Semrau, owner of Art Under a Hot Tin Roof was the first to have a pedicure in their new space. I took a quick tour of the building to see what they've done to the place...and also to get a sneak peak of their services...doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out...top notch! You MUST visit them...SOON! (I probably should mention they also do hair...which I have very little of right now...so I won't be needed a cut or style for a while...but they certainly would make me look like a rock star based upon what I saw there today).
...and of course, our next big deal here at the Dickson Gallery is our 3rd Annual Venus Soiree (fancy term for fine art jewelry show). Featuring art jewelry by Jacque Hillman, Jai Johnson, Libby Lynch, Patricia Twilla and Holly Couch. And just in time for Mother's Day no less...
The big preview party for the Venus Soiree will be held April 25th from 7p-9p.
check it out on the web for all the artsy details at www.dicksongallery.com
until then...onward with the arts and downtown!
Rachel

Last night was FABULOUS!...Friday for sure...

2008-03-29T11:33:00.004-05:00

Last night (March 28th) was Fabulous Friday downtown and more importantly our "FAVR" sell-ART-bration, where we celebrated our 3rd birthday (having been in business for 3 years now). And "FAVR" of course standing for "Fine Art and Vinyl Records." Yes, I said vinyl records...and we had some great ones spinning last night at the gallery (thank you Kiersten for spinning for us).
Was a great birthday party or anniversary party, whichever way you want to "spin" it. We featured lots of new amazing artwork, served some killer chocolate cake, of course wine and cheese, and one of our artists even made sushi out of rice crispy treats and fish gummies. (those were a HUGE hit...thanks Janet Guptill for your food creativity). We also played various (super fun) vinyl records on our record player, and announced and presented the Dickson Gallery 2007 Artist of the Year.
We definitely felt quite appreciated as a gallery last night. The event was well attended by many of our gallery artists (thank you Pat Patrick, Pat Findley, Steve Betts, Steve Parrott, Janet Guptill, Cheres Pennington, Mary Spellings, Weldon Ball, Vickey Race, Jacque Hillman, and Tina Todd for attending!) and all of our community supporters! We received lots of fun gifts! Thank you ALL for those...I've got our new jazz collection cd playing right now in the gallery (thank you Chuck Hatfield!)
...and the press was there in force too. WBBJ TV covered Fabulous Friday in general on the "Live at 5" spot, The Jackson Sun and VIP magazine was both there to cover the festivities as well. SPECIAL thanks to them for getting the word out about the great things going on in the arts and downtown.
We also announced and presented our 2007 Artist of the Year Award winner last night. CONGRATULATIONS to the 2007 Dickson Gallery Artist of the Year winner....Weldon Ball!
so...check out what's on the Jackson Sun today about last night.
click here to see photos in the photo gallery submitted by Jackson Sun Photographer Amanda Herron.
until next time! ...onward for the arts!
Rachel

The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art

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