I was given he opportunity to use a space by a local property owner; to paint, decorate, advertise, recruit, and pretty much do anything I wanted to curate an art show. That was like Christmas to me!! And I had a blast.
Hair Spray and Opinions Event Page on Facebook
Here is the event announcement:
"Hair Spray and Opinions" is a pop-up art show that aims to uncover what’s happening in the local art scene. Come see this show and enjoy the diversity of art that is being created locally. The “Troy School of Beauty Culture” on 86 Congress St. Troy, NY is being revamped to showcase our artists intertwined with a touch of the past.
Not your typical art show reception!
Featuring: Julie Branch, Jon Gernon, Jillian Platt, Gordana Vukovic, Matt Tiernan, Erik Savage, Robert Gullie, Jeff Wigman, Yeachin Tsai, Abraham Ferraro, Martin Ramos, Vincent Tocco and Thierry Taule.
Curated by Jillian Platt ♥ Music by Two Guys ♥ Cash and Carry Event.
♥ The show opened with two pole dancers ♥
Below are pictures from the show. Enjoy

Show Card

Gallery 1- before

Gallery 1 - before

Gallery 1 - after

Gallery 1- after

Gallery 2- before

Gallery 2 -before

Gallery 2 - after

Outside - before

Outside- after. Graffiti by Vincent Tocco

Outside at night - graffiti and display windows ready for show

Some fun at the show in the days after