2009, July 10th
Salmagundi Club - RECEPTION - 'Annual Non-Member Painting and Sculpture Exhibition'
Salmagundi Club - RECEPTION - 'Annual Non-Member Painting and Sculpture Exhibition'
EXHIBITION INFORMATION - Reception and Awards, 7-10-09
| Event: | 2009 Annual Non-Members Painting and Sculpture Exhibit |
| Sponsor: | Salmagundi Club |
| Location: | Salmagundi Club, New York, New York |
| Date(s): | June 29th through July 10th, 2009 |
Salmagundi Club, New York, New York |
ARTWORK RECEPTION AND AWARD CEREMONY
7-10-2009
The big day had arrived. Today was the Reception and Award ceremony for the
'2009 Annual Non-Member Painting and Sculpture Exhibition' at the Salmagundi Club.
We planned to leave early and see some of the sites in New York City before the
reception which was to take place between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Our friend Joan Shackford (president of
the Cheshire Art League of Cheshire, Connecticut) accompanied us.
Our first stop was to visit Washington Square (located just a few blocks from the Salmagundi Club) |
Joshua and Danielle in Washington Square |
From Washington Square it was down to SoHo for some lunch. We enjoyed a nice meal at an outdoor
Italian restaurant. We planned to visit some of the art galleries but learned that many of the
had moved uptown to the Chelsea area. However, we did manage to find a few galleries to visit.
Stopping for a late lunch in SoHo before heading to the Salmagundi Club. |
Jennifer O'Keefe |
On the way back to the Salmagundi Club our group split, Jennifer, Joan and Danielle made a detour to to
the bakery Magnolias, and Joshua and I went straight to the Club.
Salmagundi Reception... quest start arriving |
Salmagundi Reception... more quest arriving |
'The Field's Edge' by John O'Keefe |
Almost like clockwork, the gallery filled at around 6:00 PM. It soon became a packed house.
Salmagundi reception ...crowds pouring in! |
Joshua, Danielle, Jennifer, Uncle Ernie, and me |
Joan Shackford, Jennifer O'Keefe, and Ernie Sterlacci |
Ernie Sterlacci and John O'Keefe |
Joshua and Danielle hanging out in front of the Salmagundi Club |
Around 6:45 PM the Award ceremony started. The room was packed! The artwork at this show was exceptional and
I was honored to have been accepted to be among such great artists.
Award Ceremony - Guests are assembled |
Award Ceremony - Guests viewing the ceremony |
Danielle and I pose for a quick picture |
Joshua spent most of his time by the jazz band. Joshua has recently been learning to play guitar and he was
not going to pass up a chance to see live musicians playing up close.
Live entertainment! The Jeevan D'Souza Trio |
A little later in the evening a close family friend who lives near the Salmagundi Club showed up. Ann Benedetto
was my mothers best friend when they grew up together in Astoria. Ann lives and works in Manhattan, she owns a clothing store
in Tribeca called 'ANue'.
Ernie Sterlacci, Ann Benedetto, and me |
Ann Benedetto and Ernie Sterlacci |
The evening was very exciting. I met several artists and we exchanged congratulations on being in the exhibit. I was able to
meet with the president of the Club, Claudia Seymore and another elected member, Christine Ivers, who I also know from the
Connecticut art scene. I filled out an application for membership and submitted my portfolio, which I am hopeful will be approved.
The reception ended around 8:30 PM and it was time to head back to Connecticut.
Joshua snapped these next photos as we left the city. They are quite nice so I decided to close out this journal entry using them.
Joshua snapped these next photos as we left the city. They are quite nice so I decided to close out this journal entry using them.
Jennifer and I on our way back to our car. |
A nice photograph as we drive the streets of New York City. |
The most interesting photograph of the evening... Joshua's self portrait! |