Set-up was easy and relaxed on Friday, one of Richard Sullivan's trademarks for the shows he directs. Saturday we had gorgeous weather and a good crowd, I personally sold well and so did most people around me. Had some good size sales too.
Punta Gorda is a great town, with a very supportive and appreciative community, good restaurants, and a nice downtown historic district. I never seem to have time to stop here except for during this show (4th year) but I love this town.
Sunday we had a great crowd oddly early for a Sunday. Richard had as many of us as possible park right behind our booths early, so when the weather hit, we were in a good position. As it got progressively worse, he and his main man Chappell orchestrated the move-out booth by booth. The fireman and police pitched in, the art center volunteers pitched in, and artists helped their neighbors and friends. I have not heard of any losses of work, although I haven't talked to too many artists either. I got drenched, primarily because I could not empty my booth of the buying patrons quickly enough to get out before the deluge.
Too bad we lost Sunday, but I'm glad we got Saturday which was a very good day. I think this show has the promise to be a good solid show, and an alternative for those who don't always get into Winter Park. Richard is easy-going and treats artists with respect and his criteria for making decisions is "is it good for the artists?"
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