Hey all!
Friday, Amanda and I spent some time going around to try to nail down a venue for the 'event.' We first hit Noni and were delighted with what we saw! We were also pleased with the reception we got from the man who showed us around and showed us several of their rooms. The only thing we were not delighted with was the price. Starting at $50 an hour and going to $150 an hour, to start, we realized there was no way we were going to be able to have a space there for a couple of days, 3 or 4 hours apiece. So we gathered information, which Amanda has, and went to the Provo Library.
There we found a scheduling person who was great! Not only was she helpful, she told us they would give us a discount because of our school status. Only two problems, we would have to take down the art work after the event opening and set back up the following day. Seems Mary Kay has the room the early part of the day. The other thing is there is no way to put anything on the wall. The same goes at Noni.
Finally, we went to Provo Towne Square where we met a great person named Dee. We told her who we were and she recognized the school and said that another person (Alisen) had spoken with her and Dee wasn't sure they wanted to do it, considering what happened last year. But, being the "motherly" type when I have to be, I assured her that the Management team would make sure (I would) no one would leave until the space was the way it was when we got there. I mean no one. So for anyone thinking they have plans to go somewhere else afterward, it will have to wait until everything is clean and everyone does their FAIR share. I promised this and if Alex and I have to stand guard at the door.... Not really, but you get my drift. Everyone's cooperation is greatly needed and appreciated.
Al in all, we had a very successful day and Dee is going to check with her boss and give him/her our assurances and see what happens. She is supposed to get in touch with us Monday. With all we have to pay for, this would be the best venue, in my mind. Not only price, but we can hang out work on the walls, if we do it according to their instructions. Thanks for your ears, rather, your eyes!
Sherry
So I called Dee back and let her know we would put down a deposit or something to be sure that their property wouldn't be damaged or left a mess. She said that she would let her boss know, and that would be a comfort to him. She said their is still chalk from last year in a parking garage and on the walls if we wanted to help get a pressure washer or something to get it off that would be greatly appreciated. Dee spoke to her boss and the BYU students, and they said they would have their work taken down by the 8th and that we could have it from friday the 8th and have our art up for a week!!!!!! Which is the best deal we've found so I am sold. Only a week because the following week will be finals and we probably want to take the art down before we become distracted with our finals. That was an issue last year and art was left past the end of the show. There is a space down stairs for the band to play hopefully they will be available the 8th or 9th. I am thinking sat would be great for opening, or friday the 8th, if it doesn't conflict at all with the student show. YEAH!!!!! WE HAVE A LOCATION!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am stopping by at around 1:30-2:00 tomorrow if anyone would like to come check out the space for food and the band and the hanging of art specifications. If not i'll inform you all of what I find out!!!!! SEE YOU ALL TOMORROW!!!
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