I had the most positive experience exhibiting at Louis Joel Gallery in Altona. It was a bonding and affirmative collaboration with my colleague and fellow artist Jesse Symon. The light-filled gallery made for a welcoming, sunny space for all visiting the show as did the buzzy community activities happening daily at the Centre. There was a constant stream of local and diverse people popping in on our exhibition as well as friends, family and colleagues. The feedback we got was encouraging and positive. The sweetest thing was that while having a coffee at local cafe Pier 71, a customer approached me saying 'Oh I recognise you. You are the woman in the painting at the exhibition aren't you'. She recognised me from Jesse's portrait of me and that gave me a glow to know that locals had gone to see the show. Thanks to Jesse and to all the staff at the Centre: Madeline, Karen and Zoe. As I said, it was a most positive experience.