Wiegand looks back after 30 years
Stephanie Scalise
Issue date: 4/26/07 Section: Entertainment
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"I thought it was going to look like a garage sale," said Wiegand Gallery director, Robert Poplack of the current show at the gallery, "A Strong Vision: Three Decades of Exhibitions."
"I was worried things wouldn't connect with each other, but it fell together beautifully."
This show celebrated the 30th anniversary of the gallery that was founded by Charlie Strong. It brought back works and artists of all different styles and media. Poplack says that everything connects through abstract elements. He also says that it's good for everyone to see what the gallery has done, and how far it has come over the past thirty years.
On March 28, 80 paying guests got the chance to be the first to preview the show. After the preview, they enjoyed their dinner in the Ralston Mansion. An auction was held after dinner. All of the artwork was sold; the most a piece went for was $4,500. The entire fundraiser brought in over $40,000.
This money will be used to keep with the Wiegand Gallery tradition of showing extravagant exhibits and selling detailed catalogs.
The following Sunday, on April 1, the opening reception was held. The show was sensational and everyone enjoyed it. "There is something for everyone," says Poplack.
Looking to enjoy more art? "Invention | Invention: Paintings, Drawings, and Sculptures," by Robert Poplack, will be showing at the Community School of Music and Art until May 28. Hours are from 9 am- 7 am, Monday through Friday, and 9 am- 3 pm on Saturday. For more information visit www.arts4all.org.
"I was worried things wouldn't connect with each other, but it fell together beautifully."
This show celebrated the 30th anniversary of the gallery that was founded by Charlie Strong. It brought back works and artists of all different styles and media. Poplack says that everything connects through abstract elements. He also says that it's good for everyone to see what the gallery has done, and how far it has come over the past thirty years.
On March 28, 80 paying guests got the chance to be the first to preview the show. After the preview, they enjoyed their dinner in the Ralston Mansion. An auction was held after dinner. All of the artwork was sold; the most a piece went for was $4,500. The entire fundraiser brought in over $40,000.
This money will be used to keep with the Wiegand Gallery tradition of showing extravagant exhibits and selling detailed catalogs.
The following Sunday, on April 1, the opening reception was held. The show was sensational and everyone enjoyed it. "There is something for everyone," says Poplack.
Looking to enjoy more art? "Invention | Invention: Paintings, Drawings, and Sculptures," by Robert Poplack, will be showing at the Community School of Music and Art until May 28. Hours are from 9 am- 7 am, Monday through Friday, and 9 am- 3 pm on Saturday. For more information visit www.arts4all.org.
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