GRAND OPENING

Frances Spalding (see blog dated 14 March 2009) giving her talk; below signing Charles' book
Charles enjoying a brief rest and a glass of ...
Barbara Merry chats to Ian, the Goldmark Gallery researcher


Frances signs books above, whilst below Brian Merry talks to Sue Goldmark

Jeremy and Pam (see blog dated 11 July 2008) queue for Kate's banquet, seen below

People watching our DVD and Ian (see blog dated 10 June 2008)

Orde Levinson above, Oli below (see blog dated 19 October 2008)

Mike and Frances at the opening

We have finally made it! Libby drew the short straw for the day's zero hero and driver. We had hoped for a day off but no, Charles filmed the proceedings whilst Libby photographed. No rest for ...
We arrived in Uppingham just about opening time and people were already arriving. Over the next couple of hours the numbers grew, there must have been about 300 people in the galleries, absolutely staggering and we met up with many friends we had made over the past 18 months. The ambiance was terrific, very friendly, aided not least by Kate's wonderful buffet. Frances Spalding (whose splendid book John Piper, Myfanwy Piper. Lives in Art was being launched) was indefatigable, gave two talks and signed books endlessly, engaging with every buyer personally, absolutely stunning! And the legendary Orde Levinson, he of the Piper prints Catalogue Raisonne, also attended - quite a coup.

Roger and Garry, our Morris Minor Men (see blog dated 25 August 2009)

The DVD can be obtained from the Goldmark Gallery, Uppingham, Rutland, Tel 01572 821424, email info@goldmarkart.com, or see their website www.goldmarkart.com

What next? Who knows. We're open to offers. We make a good team, inspire each other and spark the imagination - so if you're interested - you know who to contact!!