A Good Bye Party

I hope your New Year started festive and bright! 

I haven't talked much about what is going on in my current professional life on EventLucky, so forgive me if this a bit awkward. The board of the arts non profit that I run decided to close after nearly 20 years. I had a wonderful experience with this organization and am part of wrapping the organization up. Many of the teaching artist had taught with the organization for over 5 years, and the last time I saw many of them was when I made the announcement in June. It was hard on all of us.

So as I signed the final paperwork, I thought that we should have an opportunity to say good bye to the organization from a cheers rather than tears. So I found a restaurant that could host us in their cool space with a cocktail hour and a 3-course dinner. I chose Almond, in the flatiron district.

I invited current and recent staff and the board members. Since I wanted them to take RSVPs seriously, I sent out invitations via mail.

I found these great fill-in invitations at Kate's Paperie.

Can you see what it says here on the bottom?

I wanted to have a theme around the idea of this organization being the seed of many blooms-- whether that is kids we reached or the careers of these artists.

And of course, I closed the envelope with my washi tape.

Finally, it was time for the dinner! I put together little favors, using a blooming paper found on etsy in the organizations colors fromPulpArt. I tied them to a tulip, really working the theme. The restaurant took care of everything else.

Everyone had a really time--- and it was so nice to see my old team. Hopefully it won't be the last time!

Until Next Week!! xoxo EventLucky

Comments

[nickie]

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[Lissa (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza)]

You handled that goodbye so beautifully. And so stylishly, too! All the best for your ongoing endeavors.

[Sara]

Lissa, thank you so much for your sweet message! It was a tough time, but a great send off! Thanks again!

[Party store]

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