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By CassafrasSss - 02/02/2017 07:00 - United States - Naperville

Today, after months of hard work, planning, and preparation, I held the reception for my first art show at a gallery. Nobody showed up. FML

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By jasondrags - 03/07/2015 13:42 - United Kingdom - Birmingham

Today, I tried to arrange my first gallery exhibition as a photography student. Not even my mother wants to come. FML

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By not_dead_yet - 28/06/2009 07:54 - United States

Today, it was my first big time art show. To celebrate I went out to lunch with some people whose work was also there. When we got back, police were everywhere. Someone had broken in and stolen all of the art. All except mine. Even burglars don't want my art. FML

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By 6boss - 03/11/2010 05:00 - France

Today, in art class, everybody was showing the paintings that we have been working on for weeks. Everyone was cheering and clapping. When mine came up, nobody clapped. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/09/2021 17:00

Today, my girlfriend and I threw a housewarming party we'd been planning for almost 2 months. Out of the 30 plus people I invited from work, literally nobody showed up. Not going to lie, I'm a little depressed about it. It's going to be hard to go to work and pretend I'm not upset. FML

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By kernelkat - 06/11/2009 15:22 - United States

Today, I found out the presentation I've been looking forward to and preparing for months only has three people registered to attend. I'll be talking to an empty room for an hour. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/01/2013 19:47 - United States - Simi Valley

Today, one of my paintings was accepted into a local art gallery. It would've been a dream come true, had my "best friend" not submitted it under her own name and taken all the credit. FML

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By NewMom - 16/08/2017 20:00

Today, there was a baby shower for our first child. My hostess invited 75 people. Only 3 people showed up. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/11/2010 05:48 - United States

Today, everyone at work was demanding I stage a party at my house. I agreed to it and rushed home to tidy up before the guests arrived. No one showed up. FML

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By playinmyguitar - 15/08/2009 15:02 - United States

Today, I invited everyone to a gig I'm playing at a bar. They closed it down just for me when I told them how many people were attending, and I spent all day setting it up. Turns out nobody showed up besides my mom, my dad, and 2 of my cousins. I still had to play 7 songs in front of them. FML

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By anonymous - 11/03/2010 19:55 - United States

Today, I found out that my art project, the one I've been working on for the last two weeks and the first piece I felt really comfortable about turning in, was stolen out of the art cupboard. FML

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n_a_t_a_l_i_e 6

Thursday 2 February 2017 14:45

As an art major, my heart breaks for you. Couldn't your family or friends or boy/girlfriend at least have had the decency to show up?

caliguy08 17

Thursday 2 February 2017 18:12

Marketing and Advertisement!!! It's awesome that you planned ahead and found a great venue... but if no one knows about it, no one will show up

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cloudyclod 2

Thursday 2 February 2017 14:18

Damn

n_a_t_a_l_i_e 6

Thursday 2 February 2017 14:45

As an art major, my heart breaks for you. Couldn't your family or friends or boy/girlfriend at least have had the decency to show up?

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 2 February 2017 15:50

Did you serve free food and wine? A few people should have showed up for that!

Jatok 17

Thursday 2 February 2017 17:32

That art degree was definitely worth it.

swervelol 28

Thursday 2 February 2017 17:50

This is my biggest fear as an artist! I would suggest getting a few close friends and family to help you next time so you know for sure at least they will be there! I would've loved to go OP! Don't let it discourage you!

caliguy08 17

Thursday 2 February 2017 18:12

Marketing and Advertisement!!! It's awesome that you planned ahead and found a great venue... but if no one knows about it, no one will show up

ICouldntThinkOfaUsername 10

Thursday 2 February 2017 19:55

Sorry to hear that OP. I would love to see your work but live in another country. If you have a link to some of your work, I'd love to see that :)

S0meWhiteKid 5

Thursday 2 February 2017 20:29

paint a sad face.

Turtleizer567 1

Thursday 2 February 2017 20:50

:( That sucks. Hang in there op. It takes awhile to start drawing crowds. Keep at it. You'll get there

jcash52426 5

Thursday 2 February 2017 21:20

I don't know much about the art business but I would think that there is a chance that will happen if your not a known art gallery person. But I agree with the other post your friend and family should have at least come to show you some support.

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