We have several dealers who could not make the show because of scheduling conflicts. Our traditional show dates have always had potential to conflict with events like Mothers' Day (this weekend) and college graduations especially.
This year, we have 1 graduation; 3 vendors moving, either a residence or a store; and a vendor with a senior parent with some issues, to mention a few. All have said they expect to be back next year. We have some new vendors, though, too.
This year is also a World Expo year; the expo is in Versailles this time. So we don't expect to see as many of the European painters this year. However, in World Expo years, we tend to see more American painters exhibit. So we'll see how the exhibition goes.
Prost!
Brad