Hey Friends,

I was working on sending out our newsletter for the new year and decided that I really hate trying to figure out newsletters to send. So, instead I decided to just write a letter. Then I realized that maybe this could become a thing. Not because there are so many people that want to hear what I have to say, but because I'd rather write something real. Besides, I think the behind the scenes stuff that happens at the space is far more interesting than a thrown together newsletter.

For example, take the title of this current letter "Someone Tried to Steal Our Coffee Table." That actually happened one day during a party. I was in the gallery when I overheard this guy talking to two girls. One of the girls says, "Just put your coat over it." I continued paying attention because I couldn't figure out exactly what the hell they were talking about. Then I see this guy take off his coat and throw it over one of our coffee tables (See below).

At this point I thought to myself, "Nah, he's definitely not going to try and take the table because that would be crazy." With his jacket securing it (not really because it's a coat over a not so small table) he picks up the table and heads to the door.

Again, I think to myself, "Nope. There's no way he's trying to take this table. Because that would just be ABSURD."

He reaches the door. Opens it.

At this point, I grab his arm and ask, "Sir, are you trying to steal our table?!?!"

He replies, "Ughh. No. I...I...I." (Please keep in mind that the table is still in his hand, with a coat covering it and the door is ajar.)

I grab the table and push him out the door. The End.

I'll be doing this once a week (or so). Writing what I feel like. Hopefully it inspires. Maybe it will give you a closer look at what Studio No. 7 is about. It's possible it might even be funny. Either way, I hope you'll listen. If not, no biggie. Feel free to unsubscribe below. I'd love to hear comments and questions, so please reply every once in awhile.

Happy New Year!

Shannon

P..S. - We're closed this week to make some changes to the space.