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8 January 2019
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]“YOU HAVE POWER OVER YOUR MIND, NOT OUTSIDE EVENTS. REALISE THIS, AND YOU WILL FIND STRENGTH.” MARCUS AURELIUS
Do you ever wonder whether life is conspiring against you? I think we could be forgiven for believing this was the case given the rollercoaster we’ve been on while launching our Yellow Gallery in Caernarfon. When I started looking for properties in May 2019, who would have thought that we’d be engulfed in a global pandemic by the following spring. It took us nine months to get to the point of opening in late August 2020 and, as I write this blog, we’re in another lockdown until at least February.
I’ve been asked on numerous occasions what it is like to open an Art Gallery in a pandemic. To which I frivolously reply: “No idea as I’ve not done it any other way!” Seriously though, my original business plan involving regular art activities and traffic to our art shop had to be shelved but we’ve adapted.
We’ve focused entirely on original artworks created by our colony of artists – who have been prolific – and happy to report we’ve been selling well. My commercial networks across the North West have been incredibly supportive and we’re building a wonderful group of art collectors who seem to like what we do. Then there’s our fellow business owners of Caernarfon who have been so welcoming and included us in their circle, despite my woeful attempt to Dysgu Cymraeg. And serendipity has continued to strike as Lauren, our Junior Arts Executive, crossed the threshold in our first week offering to volunteer. She joined the team officially in November and we haven’t looked back.
What next? Well, we’ve a full programme of exhibitions this year including an exclusive photography show in Wales from former Observer photographer Anita Corbin running from May to July. We will also stage an immersive pop-up show in Llandudno in the summer and we’re looking for funky locations with good wall space. Get in touch if you fancy a bit of art collaboration!
We will bring you colour, figure, texture, mixed media, abstract and so much more from Welsh artists David Brightmore, Jocelyn Roberts, Anya Ward and Artist in Residence, Nathan Jones. Plus you’ll be able to immerse yourself in our international sculpture show featuring Florence-based Dr Alan Pascuzzi and my Swedish second cousin, Nicolai Nickson. All we need now is the ability to fling open the gallery doors.
For those who might not be able to make it to North Wales, we’ll have a virtual tour of each show via Google 360 and an exhibition and featured artist page on our website. If you want the latest updates, simply sign up to our newsletter and you’ll get everything straight to your inbox.
And finally, another part of our adventure is the opening of No. 21 which is our arts venue next door to the Gallery. We’ll tell you more about that later. Rest assured, we’re a fearless and resilient bunch. We focus on what we can control and not on outside events. That’s where we find our strength and inspiration. You’re welcome to join us on this exciting journey.
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