Introductions & Why am I telling this story?

​One Man's Mad Dream 

- make ceramic art for a living
- have a gallery in a home setting, European model
- show fine art made by experienced professional artists
- have a 'stable' of consignment fine artists and
​   rotating one person shows
- continue teaching at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center

Kay Jelinek, Mixed Media

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​But Maybe We Should Make Some Money?

​- High end fine art is cool, but has a limited             audience
- Fine Craft includes elements of household           function and self adornment
- Wholesale options as well as continuing                  consignment for fine art
- Fair Trade - another important mission
- Original art to enrich homes, gardens,                      and lives
​- Beginnings of the sculpture garden

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The Gallery Had a Midlife Crisis 

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Throw everything at the wall and see what sticks.
- Open everyday
- Juried group shows - Artist of the Month Club
- More Fair Trade gift items and fiber
- Teaching at the gallery and the purchase of the Baby
   Bailey Gas Kiln
- Online sales and shipping
- Many openings and private events
- Including glass and mixed media artwork and
   the purchase of the glass kiln
- Habitat Garden

Simplify + Diversify = Stability + Happiness 

Can you believe that it only took us 25 years to learn this?
- Limited seasonal gallery hours with the help of a sales intern
- Two Fish School - 2 sessions in Fall and Winter
- Focus on our own artwork for home and garden,  featured artists at other galleries,               show our work at arts centers and museums, seek out residencies and continue with           ARTservancy
- Develop new skills - mixed media, printmaking, and assemblage
- Continue to develop/renovate the sculpture garden with more and more
   native habitat species

​Connect.    Extend.    Challenge.

​Thank you. Be well friends.