Wednesday, April 15, 2009

See the work we are doing!!! Its almost done!!

Walls are almost done...the track lights go up next!

Making our new sign...and etc...more work done!

Here is the start of our new outdoor sign..It is very time consuming and expensive! It will be lit up when we are finished with it. Cant wait to see it all done and put up on the front of the building! Much brighter! Tim added a new window for the check out counter...and so that I can be in my office and still see out.

See the difference !! Getting done!!

We are trying to get done so we can start moving the artwork over...! We have been burning the candle at both ends...working all day and night!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Tim and Laura -March 09

Our first day standing in our empty new gallery! Hope and excitement abounds..

We got the keys!

Very Dark...Obviously, we need to paint and put up lights.. It will be gorgeous! The back wall will be metallic gold and the rest white...Of course, the brick stays brick! We love that. The back wall will have a hole in it...for a check out counter and my office will be behind that wall. Behind the office is where the classroom is for the new Guild. Tim will be adding about 20 ft to the back of the building and making the classroom really nice. I wont show classroom pictures yet as the previous tenant still has all her stuff there- (as we said she could)..When she is out...I will take a " before" picture for you all. The new Guild is really fun to think about and will make our Gallery a hot spot for creativity. We will be looking for teachers to hold classes/workshops of all kinds...the secret to success will be the variety of the classes we are going to offer. The For Rent sign is finally down...we have the keys...and were ready to start making it ours! The new "Bradley Art Gallery"!! Watch the photos as we paint, knock down walls and buff floors..put up the track lights...lots of work...but we are excited!!!

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

New Artitst -Robert Brocken

Come Fishing at Spring Willow Gallery! Beautiful ceramic fish--Salmon, walleye, bluegills, large mouth bass, trout...etc!!! I do not happen to like taxidermy fish on my walls at home...but these fish are extremely welcome! They are very artistic and classy. A wonderful gift for the fisherman in your life.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Our new Gallery spot! WE ARE MOVING !!!

Our New building!!! No longer FOR RENT! We bought it last night...Very Cool new space for our Gallery. Our Gallery will be called The Bradley Art Gallery. We hope to be moved in April. It is just 1 block down the road--still in the heart of downtown Stoughton. Please watch for more details. There will be pictures galore showing the progress! We are very excited to be on the lower level now so people will not have to go up the stairs to find us! Also, we will be expanding and starting an "ART CLUB". ( Will not be called this...need to think of a cool name for it!). Basically we have a very nice classroom in the new space which we will use to have art classes of all kinds....all variety of art..all mediums...many different artist teachers...even some weekend retreat workshops combining with a bed and breakfast in town..with great food included...does that sound cool or what??!! E-mail me with thoughts and ideas of what kinds of art you always wanted to do and learn about. All the details to be worked out soon...so just watch and be ready to join in on this creative, enriching journey of fun! You won't have to join-- you could do just one or two classes a year..as it suits you. But for those of us who can't get enough of learning new art skills...joining will have its benefits! Such as; discounts on all classes, discounts on gallery purchases, ability to use the classroom for personal use when there are no classes, ability to rent the gallery out for catered events and meetings amongst beautiful artwork, etc....!!! I can't even begin to tell you what other plans we have...'cause I do not want you to explode with too much excitement...or let the cat out of the bag!!! But lots of really great things are going to be a happenin' at the new Spring Willow Gallery! aka...the Bradley Art Gallery!! Till then, we are still business as usual...at our regular spot...We have over 60 artists work now...and the variety is huge! Come on up and see us --I promise I won't put you to work!...(although, if you like to paint you can grab a brush and I can send you down the street)!