I can hardly contain myself. The good solid advice of "Don't get your hopes up too much" has been ignored and my whole heart is excited about the possibility that I will have a studio and retail space in downtown Salem! Like, in a couple months! Maybe!
I went on a site visit today to check out prospective spaces in the cluster of little buildings known as "Artist's Row" and I have to admit that setting foot in the studios had an intoxicating effect on my already weak rational side. I know that there are other artists applying for this program and that there are only four spots available but I WANT THIS SO MUCH that I am ignoring reasonable doubt in favor of twirly dancing.
The photos above are of my favorite unit out of the available four. It's currently storing all kinds of stuff and needs a major facelift but if it becomes mine, I'll make it a real stunner!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
I have butterflies and big big plans!
Posted by Elise of Argyle Whale at 4:13 PM
Labels: artist row, retail, salem, studio
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Dude, that is super awesome!!!
What are you planning to do with the space?!
Congrats!!!
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Well, it's not mine yet because the application period hasn't ended but I have a good feeling. Maybe I'm just a crazy optimist!
But, If I am awarded this space, I'll do a ton of superficial renovation (painting, floor covering and lighting). Plus, I'll dedicate half of it to a full screenprinting studio and the other half will be nice like a store.
WOW! I hope you get it; fingers and toes crossed! That would be so cool, it's such a cute little space too. :)
Ignore away! I hope all your dreams come true!
I just showed Kayla and she said, "and the color is a refreshing green and green means creativity". How the heck does she know that? It's adorable and I wish you the best. Good luck, I hope you get it!!!
I'll cross my fingers for you, nothing like something HUGE like this to give you a major creative adrenaline rush. I can't even imagine how fun renovating for a store space would be.
Psst, maybe the nice people in charge shall read this and see how deserving you are:)
that would be amazing to be able to visit an Argyle Whale shop...in real life!! Good luck Elise, you deserve to get it!!!
Ohmigosh that is SO exciting!! I can't believe you may have retail space there! I am sending you all the good vibes possible. Can't wait to hear what happens.
HOLY CRAP, congratulations! (I am seriously tempted to do the multiple exclamation mark thing, but as I am currently sober I can't quite bring myself to it.) Oh my god, how exciting! The decorating possibilities! Wow!
OH MI GOD!
OH MI GOD!
OH MI GOD!
I would be out of my mind excited if I were in your situation! Sometimes youu have to just go for it!
Best wishes.
Thanks for all the enthusiasm an well wishing! I am so nervous/hopeful/excited.
That sounds so exciting!!! I am so happy at this possiblilty for you- I some how stumbled upon your blog from somewhere and I have to say I quite enjoy reading it. I think I feel some sort of connection knowing that you are in MA(Ithink). I use to live in princeton (north of worcester) went to school first at endicott and then transfered to Framingham state for studio art. I always enjoy meeting some else from the area that enjoys art and being creative like me- so hi! Keep up the good work!!
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