more new photos in the photostream, click here…
a great (working) weekend!
Well we were quite sorry to see Callie (Swoon) and Ben leave on Saturday, they were truly inspirational people and an absolute pleasure to work with. For the coming week (or two), we will be finishing a few of the projects that they conceived and led us on, as well as a few smaller projects that are still waiting in the wings from our initial plans. As before, check the photo stream to see some of the most recent progress, and a beautiful paste-up by SWOON!!
all hands on deck…
Wednesday was a great working day at the Tallahassee-Leon Co. Shelter. We had lots of folks on site helping out, including some mural painters from Carrie Ann Baade’s classes, a local glass artist running a jackhammer, and Visiting Artist Callie Curry (SWOON) and her friend Ben building a gazebo, planning and executing a tire retention wall, and lots of other stuff. Many of the residents have been extremely helpful, lending their unique skill sets when applicable, and some sheer muscle, too.
We have had amazing donations from a number of local businesses, here’s a partial list:
THANK YOU!!!
project goings-on…
We are about three days in to the Shelter Project, and great progress is being made. Here’s some of the things we have done so far:
- meeting and talking with the residents
- landscaping, trimming, weeding
- removal of chain link gate and tall wooden fence
- delivery of pine straw, soil, and oyster shells
- demolition of storage shed
Visit the project pages at the links above to find more information, photos, and a general schedule of events for the week. AND, don’t miss the SWOON visiting artist lecture in the William Johnston Building, room 2005, on Thursday, Oct. 27th at 7PM!
Surplus materials search…
The LGA is currently searching for surplus lumber of varying dimension to assist in the construction of structures and furnishings for The Shelter Project (see link above). We have a nominal budget and will be trying to augment a great portion of the materials purchased with free, found, donated, or very inexpensive second-hand supplies. Any leads and information would be great, thanks!
email marniebettridge@gmail.com
oct. first friday at the gallery!!
New Officers
The LGA has recently inducted new officers for the 2011-2012 academic term, and reorganized the gallery management into a six-person board of directors who will oversee and manage all happenings, maintenance, and relations concerning the Working Method Contemporary in Railroad Square. You can find links and a run down of the new lineup on the officers page.