Starbucks and Coffee Art at the Dickson...

Well, it was a huge success! Special thanks to the downtown Starbucks for serving coffee to our art patrons Friday night July 27th. They were GREAT to work with...and of course, Starbucks coffee is always a huge hit!
The coffee art we have on display also drew a lot of attention. We'll leave this work on display and for sale through August 17th so come on down to the Dickson Gallery and check it out. Photography and paintings which include coffee as the medium and coffee related content. We even have coffee related greeting cards!
Thank you to the artists and art lovers alike who attended. Be sure to put August 31st on your calendar when we celebrate all things art with our annual "end of summer Margarita Party"!
for all the scoop check out http://www.dicksongallery.com/events.htm

Downtown Jackson and the Arts, an update.

It's here! live audio of "Artistically Speaking" hosted by Dickson Gallery owner, Rachel Dickson, with guest, Jill Mendoza, Jackson's new Downtown Development Director.
Click here to listen...
In this thirty minute audio interview you'll hear topics about who is Jill Mendoza, what's her vision for downtown, and how will the arts impact the future of downtown and Jackson as a whole.
for more information about downtown Jackson visit:
www.downtownjackson.com

onward downtown!

Photographer Carl Oullette above the fold...

Congratulations to Carl Oullette for the fabulous local news coverage he received in the Jackson Sun 2 days ago!
Take a moment and check it out:
(photo on the left by Lindsay McDonald/The Jackson Sun)
http://www.dicksongallery.com/media_jackson_sun_071107.htm
Carl Oullette joined the Dickson Gallery's in June. He comes to us from Humboldt Tennessee.
Rather than repeat any of what's been published in the article, check it out above for details on Carl's background.
From the first moment I was impressed with Carl's photography, and I knew his work would be a fabulous addition to the Dickson Gallery.
To see this images in person...stop by. We're open Tuesday thru Saturday, 11:00a to 4:00p.
Enjoy life!
Rachel Dickson

Happy Fourth of July!!!!

I'm ahead of the game. Saw one of the greatest fireworks displays to date...for me at least.
I'm currently in Dayton, Oh refereeing a basketball tournament and Sunday night in downtown Dayton on the river was a fabulous array of fireworks!! Set to music and the whole bit!!
I was moved...as patriotic music always reminds me of the sacrifices we as a country have made over the years to live the lives we currently lead.
Hats off to those of you who are currently serving in our armed forces! Thank you!!!!
and as a previous member of the United States Army...I salute you.
Rachel