(A panoramic view of John Cleary Gallery's booth, courtesy of Dan Burkholder -- click to see full image)
AIPAD is in full swing, and I've barely had time to sit down and catch my breath! After a slightly horrendous day of travel (including three standby flights and detour to Baltimore), I finally made it to New York and set up our fabulous booth, which features Mitch Dobrowner, Jessica Somers, Dan Burkholder, Charles Grogg, Maggie Taylor, and books by 21st Editions on the walls.
People have been steadily pouring into the booth since the show opened Wednesday night -- which has left all of us exhausted but is great for busines. Many of the prints in bins and on walls have sold, sold, sold!
Hard at work!
(from left) Katie Kelly and Catherine Couturier with John Cleary Gallery, and Lance Speer and Crissy Welzen with 21st Editions
I've also been able to catch up with friends from other galleries, collectors I don't get to see often, and a few of my favorite artists.
Artist Dan Burkholder with gallery owner Catherine Couturier
Artist Charles Grogg, who will have a show in our gallery from March 27 to April 24
Artist Michael Donner with his print "Dreaming Tree"
Artist Isa Leshko with "Dangling Legs" from her new series
Catherine Couturier with artist Jessica Somers
Unfortunately, Maggie Taylor and Jerry Uelsmann, Elliott Erwitt, and Keily Anderson-Staley stopped by before we thought of taking pictures, but I had a great time catching up with all of them in person.
There's an hour left in the day, so we're kind of at that point. I "borrowed" one of the Lucie awards from 21st Editions to practice my acceptance speech for "World's Best Gallery Owner."
If you haven't had the chance to come out yet, tomorrow is the final day: Sunday March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit and say hello!