Notes from Flash, copied from Facebook

Wednesday, August 4

We are still in the process of setting up The Wallflower Gallery and I am looking for people to join the Board of Directors to make it happen. We are still working to get the 501 C3 established and we do have a space in South Miami that we are working to secure. If people want to get involved in this project let me know and we will go from there.

Friday, July 23

I am looking for MIAMI BEACH registered voters to sign the Miami Beach Marijuana Decriminalization petition & help to get it on the ballot so it can be voted on - and hopefully approved. Contact me and we can make it happen - call 305-579-0069 & leave a message - THANKS!

Tuesday, July 20

I am now working with the Miami Beach Marijuana Decriminalization Campaign - we are collecting signatures from MIAMI BEACH registered voters to get the issue on the ballot. If you are an eligible voter & you want to sign the petition, please contact me & we can make it happen - call 305-579-0069 & leave a message - Thanks!

Thursday, July 8

We are in process of applying for 501 C3 non-profit tax status from the IRS - it is pending with a request for more information that we are providing. We also need to pay $300 in processing fees - donations are appreciated. Thank you for the support!

Sunday, June 20

The sound check went well - no inference from the power transformers! No Spanish Radio bleeding through the equipment!! Another test may be required - we are looking for certain equipment that is likely to pick up interference for a better test, but that will be later.

Thursday, June 10

The move out of The Wallflower Gallery is FINALLY FINISHED - WHAT A TASK! Now I am working to get everything sorted and back in motion. We have a location check in South Miami on Wednesday - more info will follow!

Saturday, May 29

We removed the BIG painted flower from the wall at The Wallflower Gallery - BIG THANKS to Anibal & Ariel. Also thanks to Arthur, Adam, Colin, Leah, Tom & Alonso - together we are getting stuff done - another BIG day tomorrow and we are looking to get more people involved - PLEASE HELP. We are getting the truck here at 10:00 a.m. and going from there.

Wednesday, May 26

Archiving our S. Florida Cultural Community is an understated part of The Wallflower Gallery - with CDs, DVDs, newspaper articles, photographs and other forms of memorabilia. We are working to maintain a living history and add recognition to OUR SCENE. These items are being packed and stored - many will be featured in The NEW Wallflower Gallery - once we get a NEW LOCATION!!

Monday, May 24

I would like to thank all of the Staff & Volunteers who have been involved in The Wallflower Gallery over the years - you guys made a HUGE difference in how WE MADE IT HAPPEN! Thanks to David, Beth, Chrissie, Karen, Alonso, Tom, Mark, Barbie, Heideloh, Eunice, Jorge, Tia, Hebe, Anne, Sarah, Dennis, Stix, Twigz, ...Carl, Xavier, Carlos, Aeric, Arthur, Lindsay, Kai, Ken, Sheik Al, Adonis, Tony, Gina, Ken-Ali, Natalie, Tara and EVERYONE ELSE WHO SUPPORTED THE CAUSE! THANK YOU ALL!

Thursday, May 13

As I keep packing, I'm going through the archives playing a bunch of CDs that I haven't played in while - lots of good local music that should be heard. Much of this will be posted online somewhat soon - you will be able to listen and purchase at www.wallflowergallery.com - more info will follow.

Tuesday, April 20

Over the last 13 years, The Wallflower Gallery has worked to bring people together with numerous artistic and social events.  Mixing elements of creativity, education and community awareness, The Wallflower Gallery continues to strive for more recognition toward South Florida's emerging and established artists.  

 The Wallflower Gallery is more than a location or collection of artists.  The Wallflower Gallery stands for many things, but expressing and sharing moments of meaning is the paramount principle.  As part of those connections, many friendships have been established and strengthened through significant interaction.  As a location, this creative space often provided that foundation for those special times, while the warm essence of The Wallflower Gallery is enriched by the joy and comradery of those within.

Right now as we transition out of the current location, we are already working on plans to RE-OPEN in a NEW LOCATION.  There have been many offers and the potential locations seem to be abundant.  Over the next couple of months, we will work to build up the financial resources to make The New Wallflower Gallery EVEN BIGGER & BETTER utilizing the knowledge and connections that we have accumulated over the last 13 YEARS to design a quality facility for the artists, performers and our South Florida community.

As part of the transition, we will be able to focus on developing Artists for Community Evolution as a non-profit organization.  This will help us with grants, sponsorship and donations.

C.D. Flash