Tonight was the Opening Reception of the group show, “Raising Women’s Voices” at the Ceres Gallery in Chelsea, NY. I went into the city, that’s what Long Islanders call Manhattan, and then walked along the Highline to the gallery. Getting there earlier than the beginning of the reception was my goal since I wanted to take video of all the artists’ work. I made it in time and then stayed for the actual reception, which was from 6-8 pm. We had a steady flow of visitors, most of whom were very interested in speaking with the artists who were there. I was asked by a few of the visitors what the thematic thread was to my work and the philosophical underpinnings. Some were probably artists themselves and asked specific questions about process. It was an amazing evening engaging with an audience that was able to have higher-level conversations about art. This makes all the efforts we artists put into our work so very worthwhile. The door-to-door round trip to the gallery and home is between 4 ½ and five hours for me, depending on traffic and catching the right train.

I began this daily journal in February, 2026 as I prepared for my solo exhibition at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie, NY, from June 5 – September 15, 2026, my work for the group show at the Ceres Gallery in from June 23. to July 18, 2026, and my upcoming November 2026, solo exhibition in Chelsea, New York City