Event Launch Update

This update is a bit behind considering the event launch occurred last month.  Overall we were pleased with the outcome.  Visitors ranged from schoolchildren to young adults and elders and so we believe the goal of attracting an intergenerational audience was moderately successful.  Since the majority of our contacts and living sources were elders from the Vintage Club community, much of the content was curated according to their input – they were the primary demographic of interest due to their wealth of regional knowledge. 

It is estimated that roughly 80 people attended the opening throughout the night.  This is quite a success by our standards as we had no idea if anyone would come at all.  Music was playing, food and drink were available, individuals were reading and chatting, the atmosphere felt lively and positive.  We are especially grateful for the assistance of Chip and Diane for helping us set up and providing food for the event, additionally for getting the word out.  Colin Smith generously took photos of the event, and we were happy to see our friends and colleagues in attendance.  Hopefully something positive can be constructed from this experience and the project can be taken forward by a new cohort.    

Here are a few photos from the event, our next post will have closeups of the exhibition material for those  not able to attend. 

Here's a photo of us (the exhibition team) winding down after a long day of preparations. Thank you to all who came and supported us. :)