Big news! The Arizona Club, our state's oldest social club approached me recently to do a show in their beautiful digs on the 37th and 38th floor of the Chase Tower. It is arguably the best view in the entire city, and the club has been around since the late 1800's. After meeting with Sharon Martin, the club manager, and walking both floors of the club, it was obvious the it would take a significant number of images to fill the space, and that many of the spaces would accommodate oversize images. The challenge was that there was a short lead time to mount the show. Fortunately, since we do all our own printing, stretching and framing in house, we decided that we could meet their deadline, a large event for the ASU School of Law. Our original goal was to have forty images installed and ready to go for their event. After delivering and installing the entire show, the club asked for ten more images! That was to be the real challenge, however, with several last minute trips to pick up additional supplies, some missed days off and overtime, the last ten images, plus two extra, were delivered and installed the day before the event. I can't exactly imagine what having a baby must be like, (no offense, moms) but there was quite a bit of panting at the end, much like a Lamaze delivery.
The show is up, and runs through the end of July. There will be an Artist's Reception to coincide with this upcoming First Friday on June 5th. The show comprises 52 pieces, many of which have never been seen before. You can preview it by checking the portfolio that I have up at my personal website, http://www.patkofahl.com. In addition, live music is going to be provided by a fabulous local jazz group, The New Metropolitan Ensemble. But wait, there's more! Executive Chef Ernst Springhorn will be whipping up some amazing hors d'oeuvres, and there will be happy hour drink specials to top it all off. Park in the Chase Tower Garage and take the underground tunnel to the lobby and the elevators, Ride the First Fridays Artlink Shuttle, or take the Light Rail. Plan on staying downtown for dinner, and check out the rest of the First Fridays art scene. See you there!