aaaah draweth nigh....

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!!!

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!

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?

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!

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.

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...

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