Let it begin...
I am happy to invite you to the Grand Opening of The Crow’s Foot Gallery and Studio. Come to the lovely historic downtown Albany and explore the great shops and restaurants, ride the Carousel, and come visit me on the corner of 3rd and Broadalbin.
The Grand Opening is Friday, August 2nd, 2019 from 5-8pm
My regular shop hours will be Tuesday thru Friday 11-6 and Saturday 9-noon or you can contact me ahead of time and we can make an appointed time for you to come and I will open the shop for you. Also, it is my creative studio so I will likely be there other times working. If I’m there, I’m open. Come on in.
I will be organizing some art classes and parties in the future so keep checking for those. Send me your suggestions for classes you’d like to take. Or if you’re an artist and interested in teaching but need a space, I’m happy to host.
I’ve been asked the origin of the name for the Gallery…. Well, when I was a little kid growing up on a farm in Willamina, Oregon, I was fasciated by the lines and scars gained through life by my elders in the community. They were signs of strength and character and often some really entertaining stories. Hands and faces were my favorite. I desperately wanted the happy crow’s feet wrinkles around my eyes, so I would sit in front of the mirror and try to encourage the creases to develop. I wasn’t successful as a 5 or 10 or even 18 year old. Now that I have passed the 40 mark, I’m starting to see those lines form. I decided that I need to make sure they are happy ones. So I overhauled my life. I challenged my perceptions of what was most important and where I fit. I discovered Mary Oliver and her writing changed my life. “I want to be improbable and beautiful and afraid of nothing as though I had wings.” … “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” I’ve unpacked all my art supplies and found a studio space that just happens to have one of the best locations and natural lighting for a gallery I could hope for. So… here I am, opening a gallery and spending time every day trying to create a visual representation of what’s going on in my mind and heart. I’m excited that I have the space to extend that opportunity to other artists and get their stories and talents out there for more people to see and appreciate. I have been a stay-at-home mom and I get watch my kids grow into wonderful humans. I’m ready to extend my circle and get to know more wonderful humans, learn different cultures and beliefs and backgrounds and personalities, and explore art.
Come into The Crow’s Foot. Come talk with me. Look around. Write or draw in my sketchbook. I have hands-on art. Sign up for a class or book a party. Tap into my WiFi and chill on the couch for a bit. Have a cup of tea. It’s a great atmosphere that is dying for company. And if you happen to find a piece of art that wants to go home with you, I’m happy to help.
Tricia Greaves