Business

Hey you two,
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Yes, this email is business - Lawndale business.? I'm not really accustomed
to talking business with my friends so let me say right at the beginning that
should you not be interested in the following, no harm, no foul.? The last
thing I want to do is create any discomfort but I really think that this
might be something that you'd be interested in.?
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First, I'm organizing a show at Lawndale that will open on March 9th in the
Main Gallery called Colorforms.? It's going to include 3 painters - 2 from
Dallas and 1 from New York - and one sculptor - maybe you know her: Jessica
Halonen?? She's a core fellow.? I'm really excited about the show.? I did
studio visits with three of the artists this past weekend and they're all
working on great stuff.? I'm so jazzed about it, that I've been inspired to
write an essay and I haven't written about art in 6 years!Anyway, I'm trying
to do something a little more substantial for the gallery notes - more than
just a folded piece of card stock - and I told Lawndale that I would try and
fund-raise for it.? I'm mentioning this to you only because you have
expressed interest in the past in helping out if I am putting any projects
together.? I'm trying to raise about $250 to cover printing costs.? I'd also
like to have a DJ at the ! opening - maybe Patrick Phipps - but I need to
fund-raise for his fee too.? I know you're thinking "what about DJ Grils
Baloy" and I'd like to do it but I'm thinking that I need to circulate
amongst the guests at a show that I organized.?
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Second, I'm co-chairing Lawndale's Mid-Century Market this year and so I'm
also fund-raising for it.? There is a formal letter/packet that has been put
together but I thought I would ask you a little less formally if you're
interested in supporting the event.? Last year the Market did quite well
based on booth rentals and admission.? This year we're focusing on increasing
the number of donors to the event which has traditionally been small.? There
are several levels of support with varying benefits at each level.? All
proceeds from the event go directly to Lawndale's operating budget.
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As you can tell, I've been increasing my involvement with Lawndale, trying to
help them get through this period of growing pains.? I regret the fact
that?these events - Colorforms and the Market? - are happening so close
together purely from an "asking" point-of-view, but they both seem to have
"John and Angie" written all over them.? However, if this just isn't a good
time for you to be doing this sort of thing then I completely understand.?
Nonetheless, I hope that they might pique your interest.? I'll look forward
to hearing from you.
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xo
Grils

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