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Regurgitate!
I send this e-newsletter to just about 500 people. Can't send more because if I did I would fall in a different price bracket and Constant Contact would charge me quite a bit more. So I'm actually happy when someone decides to unsubscribe: that allows some new customers the chance (chance?) to get on the list.
I'm also very happy when you send me comments or remarks. I'ts always a good feeling to get some feedback. - when I was learning english, a long long time ago, the first time I saw the word "feedback" I thought it was a synonym of vomit! I didn't use it for a long time, until I learned its real signification - Now I like that word, and I enjoy getting feedbacks. Specially since they've always been positive, unless I misunderstood the meaning of "You're nuts, absolutely nuts!" That WAS meant as a compliment Mary, wasn' it?
"American Idle" generated several emails: ideas about what kind of car I should get, suggestion that we should officially rename Easthampton's roundabout the "Triangleabout", and also a comment that there is even worse than idling in terms of wasted energy: dozens of cars driving around in a circle for 500 miles, Nascar style, week-end after week-end. I totally agree with that. Total waste of resources. Total lack of respect to the world and the generations to come. Should be illegal if you ask me.
I'm not just happy about the feedback I get, I'm also quite surprised at the consequences of these newsletters. I mean, really, I never thought that "American Idle would have such dramatic effects. That newsletter came out in May, and the very next month Americans drove 2,9 billions less miles than the same month of the previous year. That's truly amazing! With only about 500 emails.
OK, OK, maybe the price of gas had to do something with it too. Maybe.
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I also received quite a few comments regarding the blurb about Michael's. All of them mentioning having had the same experience.
We actually just finished framing a poster for a woman who had gone to Michael's first, lurred by the 50% coupon. She was quoted $600.00 before discount for framing her poster! Eastmont's price: less than $180.00
Someone also suggested that we should have talked about the quality of the work: I didn't do that on purpose, for 2 reasons. First I personally did not have anything framed there and therefore could not objectively judge the quality of their work. The second reason is that nobody is perfect. Even though we work very hard to produce the best quality work possible and treat each order with the care and respect it deserves,
Yes stuff happens, it happens here, I'm sure it happens at Michael's too, and we accept full responsability for it. That is why every order that leaves our workshop comes with a lifetime warranty against defect in materials and/or craftsmanship. If we are responsible for the damage, we will fix it at no charge to you. Of course Eastmont cannot be held liable if your framed item has been mishandled, not been properly stored or hung or if your little ones use your newly framed painting as a dartboard.
Quality control at Eastmont: owner Jean-Pierre Pasche inspecting
the quality of the shadows in a shadowbox frame.
So thank you for your feedbacks, keep them coming, now that I know what the word means.
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The Elusie Gallery
presents
Visual Voices
Paintings and sculpture from eighteen artists who use vibrant color to express their emotions and interests. Without formal training but encouraged to use paints to create, these dynamic and joyous artworks will demonstrate that art is for everyone. From the cascade of dancing waves in "Whimsical" by Julianne Ware of Northampton to the proud sculpture of George Washington on his white horse by Alex Vogel of Easthampton, "Visual Voices" showcases individual's passions and interests. Audell Green of Springfield works in a style reminiscent of Hans Hoffman; Steven Stawas also of Springfield often mimics Kandinski; Mary from Agawam creates each still life from her immediate environment but Mary Fernsebner's landscapes evolve from her imagination. These artists, however, develop their unique signature by experimentation and the rich exchange of visual inspiration from painting in a group. When painting together, participants are able to share experiences and emotions with more than words.
The artists in "Visual Voices" paint together in three different groups in Northampton and Springfield that are facilitated by Lucy Mueller Young, Co-Director of The Art Therapy Studio. Some painters have been members of these expressive arts groups for five years; a few have just recently joined in. A highlight of the exhibition is a mobile of individual pieces assembled together to hang in one of the expansive windows of the Elusie Gallery.
August 2nd - August 30th
Images are more than words for:
Alex Vogel, Audell Green, Chris C., Corrinne,
Cynthia Cox, Debra, Katherine Johnson, J. S.,
Joy Gosselin, Julianne Ware, Louise,
Mary Fernsebner, Mary, Molly Ciszewski,
Paul Aylward, Steven Stawas, Sunny,Tom G.
Join us for the Artists Reception
this Saturday August 9, 5-8pm,
part of the monthly
Art Walk Easthampton
to find out what else there is to do or see or listen to during the artwalk, click on the link on the left column of this letter.
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The Eastmont Art Fund
wants to help you help others
The Eastmont Art Fund is inviting non- profit organizations to submit application to become the beneficiary of it's third annual fundraising art exhibit.
The Eastmont Art Fund's main concept is to
involve the local art community in fundraising events for local organizations to their mutual benefit, while rewarding contributors with artwork with a value equal or even greater than their contribution.
For more information or to request an application form, please call Jean-Pierre Pasche at 413-529-9265 or e-mail at artfund@eastmontgallery.net.
Deadline for applying is August 30.
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Another unique feature of the Eastmont Art Fund is that contributions to previous editions of the Art Fund remain possible as long as the editions have not sold out. Proceeds will continue to be given to the respective organizations and royalties given to the artists.
Proceeds from the sale of
"Echodale Farm" by Doris Madsen will benefit the Pascommuck Conservation Trust
and proceeds from the sale of Leni Fried's
"Faces of Katrina"
will benefit the Rosenberg Fund for Children.
To contribute or for more information
Thank You!
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WARNING:
THE FOLLOWING BLOCK CONTAINS AN IMAGE OF A WINGED BICYCLE.
PROCEED WITH CAUTION.
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Eastmont Custom Framing is auctioning this reproduction of a vintage poster by George Massias.
The retail value of this framed poster is $185.00, it measures approx. 52" x 37" and is framed in a burnt orange metal frame.
The bidding starts at $50.00. You can bid by calling 413-529-9265 or sending a email at info@eastmontgallery.net. Bidding will end on August 31st.
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And once again: thank you for reading!
Jean-Pierre Pasche
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