For over 10 years I have relentlessly fantasized about creating a space of my own, which would build community, connect people to that which inspires and in turn generate expressions of creativity.
This vision was fueled by the people, connections and memories established at the Bubba Mavis, a fringe gallery on Eastlake in the mid 90's. (Brian Pike being a huge part of that energy will appropriately have the last show at Gather.)
Finally, (after 10 years) I was tired of hearing myself talk about what I wanted to do, how I was going to do it and what it would be like, so I climbed up the ladder, stood on the platform and dove into Gather.
Now on April 10th 2009, exactly one year after signing the lease for "the space" Gather will close.
I've accomplished all the tangible details I foresaw in my mind and am now standing on the edge of a new launching pad, the present.
Gather has brought me to the present and I hope to stay here, slow down, simplify and savor.
I hope Gather has brought you something unexpected.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who contributed and participated.
7 comments:
You did it, BEAUTIFULLY. It will be remembered, ALWAYS. And you will move on to do other AMAZING things.
Thanks for the fun, inspiration and passionate support of all things creative and artistic.
love deb
Jenn,
Thank you for the vision, wonderful space, and community that Gather inspired. It will be missed, yet remembered.
Jenn,
You are an inspiration to everyone around you. You followed a dream with your heart and soul, and touched many people. you are amazing.
I'm looking forward to what the Gather energy will reincarnate into - with your talent, style and vision I'll bet on you every time! Looking forward to our paths crossing, much love, Sarah O'Brien
Honored to witness you climb the ladder and dive in, Jenn. Gather became so much more than an art space. It was a chance for you to experience manifesting your vision-- and that you did. In the process everyone who knows you or who visited or showed or helped you cultivate gather received something for themselves as well.
There are many more projects and visions waiting in the wings for you to bring to the stage. Can't wait to see what's next!
And one more thing...Captain America Jones would be proud!
We don't know each other but must say I appreciate GATHER and really enjoyed having it in our community. I also appreciate how you followed your dream and the courage you had to do so. Best to you and your future. Melissa
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