Last week was a learning curve that was a vertical line!!! I did something my dad told me never to do. I said, "If you need any help with that let me know." It was the start of a project that has been a blast but more involved than I ever dreamed.
When the levy failed for the SW Public Library, funding was no longer available for the Arts in the Alley Photography Contest that they had always sponsored. It was in danger of being discontinued. Marilyn Reiner was in ordering her granddaughter's, Sonja (she is just adorable), pictures and told us the Chamber of Commerce was looking for someone to take it over. Marilyn, by the way, works at the Chamber and worked her fingers to the bone on the Arts this weekend. Kudos to her.
I have judged the contest numerous times and felt sure I would be able to handle it. I had no idea how much work Bethanne Johnson had put into it over the years. She was an invaluable source of information, organizational advice and encouragement.
Wednesday and Thursday were registration, Friday was setting up the exhibit and the judging and Saturday and Sunday were spent manning the exhibib. Sunday was also the awards ceremony and if they had told me I had to do that on stage, I may have backed out.
Many, many beautiful images, lots of great people and volunteers that saved me. It was a wonderful weekend! Lets do it again next year!
