07/27/2026
We thrive together!
Support local! Support small!
Can I be transparent for a minute? (Long Post Alert)
This weekend reminded me that not every event is going to be a sellout... and that's okay.
One event was a success. One wasn't.
But here's what I gained from the one that didn't.
I spent nearly an hour getting to know an artist who will soon be joining ARTrageous Art Hub. We talked about art, creativity, and community, and I can't wait for you to see her work. That's a win in my book.
Over the past couple of weeks, here's what happened because people helped spread the word:
• 25+ people attended the Sherman ART League opening reception.
• 7 were first-time visitors to the hub.
• 2 people stopped by from Kingston, Oklahoma.
• 1 visitor found us on Google while visiting from Houston.
• 10 people joined us for Pass the Paint, including 3 who had never been to the hub before.
• We sold 3 pieces of artwork (including one through Facebook).
• We welcomed a new artist to our creative community.
That's 38 visitors, 13 new faces, 3 pieces of art sold, and 1 new artist joining the hub.
To me, that's a win.
I also want to thank Texoma Observer, Denison Chamber, Hello Honey Pet Care, Amy Hoffman Shehan, Ruth Nuckols Cox Williamson, Practicing Art by Ruth Williamson Jean Roelke, Krystal Skinner Art, Empty Canvas Creations Barb Krass Stewart, Artofthelostandfound/Barb Stewart - artist Taste of Choctaw and so many others! Your support, shares, and encouragement helped introduce the hub to people who may have never known we were here.
Here's something I've learned over the years: community works best when support goes both ways.
If you're always asking others to share your business, events, or nonprofit, remember to do the same for them. Supporting one another isn't about keeping score; it's about helping each other grow. Every share introduces someone new to a local business, organization, or event, and together those small acts create a stronger community.
If your business, nonprofit, or organization is looking for more visibility and community connections, Hitting the Streets Podcast & Promotions and Texoma Observer would love to help. We're both grassroots, women-owned businesses that believe local businesses succeed when we lift each other up.
Thank you to everyone who shares, recommends, comments, and champions small businesses. It truly doesn't go unnoticed.
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