Solo Exhibition by The Picture Framer & Gallery (2008)

The Picture Framer & Gallery
The Picture Framer & Gallery,
Cheshire, Connecticut

My first Solo Exhibition by the Picture Framer & Gallery was excellent! In these early days, and with a lot of effort on my part, my renewed love of creating art and entrance into the local art scene was moving fairly quickly.

The Picture Framer & Gallery, View through front door
(See my paintings hanging inside)

Solo Exhibition – Event Literature and Promotional

The Picture Framer Event Poster
Event Brochure
Press release for John O'Keefe Jr's solo exhibition at the Picture Framer & Gallery in Cheshire, Connecticut in September 2008
As printed in the Cheshire Herald on August 28, 2008

Solo Exhibition – Opening Reception (9-6-2008)

We held the reception despite a visit by tropical storm Hanna. Even though the poor weather discouraged most from attending the exhibit reception, we had a good group. Jennifer and I learned later that our local county was under a tornado warning during the event. Still, people came to see the exhibition opening, and I had the opportunity to talk with them about my paintings. We had refreshments and a good conversation. I was delighted with my first solo exhibit.

Solo Exhibition, Opening Reception, Main Gallery, Wall 1
Solo Exhibition, Opening Reception, Main Gallery, Wall 2

I selected eleven works to exhibit at The Picture Framer & Gallery throughout September. One of the more miniature paintings had sold, and another was still on exhibition at the Mystic Art Center. Therefore I had a mix of originals and reproductions displayed. The quality of the reproductions is so good that several visitors commented that they could not tell the difference between the originals and the reproductions.

Solo Exhibition, Opening Reception, Main gallery, Quests 1
Solo Exhibition, Opening Reception, Main Gallery, Guests 2
Solo Exhibition, Opening Reception, Main Gallery, Guests 3
Solo Exehibition, Opening Reception, Main Gallery, Guests 4

Solo Exhibition – People that have helped me!

Below are pictures of me with people who have helped promote my art business.

Opening Reception, Ann Hearn and John O'Keefe Jr.
Ann Hearn owns and operates The Picture Framer & Gallery
Opening Reception, Rob Lyon and John O'Keefe Jr.
Rob Lyon owns and operates Sound Color
Opening Reception, Joan Shackford and John O'Keefe Jr.
Joan Shackford is the current President of the Cheshire Art League

Solo Exhibition – Some Final Thoughts!

Below are pictures of friends and family that have encouraged and supported me. So many people supported me with Solo Exhibition by The Picture Framer & Gallery. Thank you!

Opening Reception, Sue Smith
Sue Smith
Close family friend
Opening Reception, John O'Keefe Jr. and his family
John O’Keefe Sr. (Dad – far left)
Lynn Ambrosini (Mom – left)
Jennifer O’Keefe
 (Wife – right)