There is so much noise in my head: Projects with ongoing delays for installation. Clients in mid-process that may or may not continue. Business development that is not tone deaf.

Gray Haus Studios is the connection between business clients and artists, and this pandemic has caused all projects to pause, ultimately affecting the creative businesses that I work with daily. I recognize the long list of others who are simultaneously hearing their own noise: The artists who await payment for projects that are delayed or who were anticipating sales. The framers and installers who have framed artwork and are awaiting installation dates.

The art community has created so many opportunities to connect with each other with virtual gallery openings, studio visits, and Zoom calls. It is life-sustaining right now.

But, even with these opportunities, I look forward to putting physical objects into physical spaces in the future. The artwork that is being created now will be part of a narrative in buildings, homes, and public spaces that will desperately need to be enlivened with artwork.

As for the noise, I am tamping it down by spending time on the water, reinvigorating my studio practice, and reading. I have high hopes for a body of new work and a renewed Gray Haus Studios website celebrating the artists and artwork that have enriched my clients’ spaces.

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