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Materese
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| 03/24/2007 9:48 AM |
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Thought I'd share this.
I'm submitting to several juried shows this week and next. I've been out of the show scene for about 2 years but I'm planning to submit to over 14 shows in 12 months(my husband thinks I'm insane . . . ). One extremly important lesson I forgot is knowing the style, venue and demographics of the show and of the artists who are submitting.
Today, I went to submit to a local art league show. It's an all media show, subject matter is not restricted and it's open to the public. It's being held at the local Wellness Center which is a very high end fitness club / health center The second I walked in the door and saw the works being submitted, I knew I was out. What I submitted is good, it's one of my classical still lifes, but at least 90% of what was submitted is very typical of the region - Bucks County landscapes done in vibrant colours with complicated compostion, mostly impressionistic, some oils and a lot of watercolours. My work stood out like a sore thumb and I know I won't get in. I don't feel bad because the mistake was mine, I should have submitted one of my landscapes -even though that work is not nearly as strong as my still life or figure work, the still life and the style it is painted in, does not suit the show. Again, keep in mind this show has no restrictions on media, subject matter, etc., but it definitly has a "style".
So if you submit to a show and if you don't get in, ask yourself, "was the work I submitted complimentary to the show?" Look at the venue - it is a more "serious" location (e.g. a gallery) or a non-convetional one such as a health center, restaurant, library, etc. that caters to the buying preferences of a specific demographic?
Hope this helps, I know it was a good lesson for me to remember!
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Materese
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heatherm
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| 03/24/2007 10:19 PM |
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| Thank you for the good advise. |
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Heather
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Johanna
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| 04/01/2007 10:12 AM |
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| Thanks for sharing the advise. It is something to keep in mind. |
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klippie
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| 05/14/2007 12:26 AM |
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Materese,
I definately found that out, as galleries sell certain types and styles, even when you enter an competition at a gallery it is good advice to go ands check out the style they sel there and see if yours fit.
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Jim
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| 05/20/2007 2:41 PM |
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Very good advice Materese. I'm definitely not in the category to be
considered for "juried" shows, but the same advise applies to anyone
looking for any venue to sell artwork. The more specialized you are the smaller the
demographic to sell to. Unless you really stand out and have mass appeal, the broader
your base, the better your chance for success. Knowing more than one medium and
being willing and able to cover a broad spectrum of subject matter only increases your
chances of selling. Even with this base and knowledge you still must have that all important
factor, skill. Some have it naturally, some have to grow into it, and some just outshine others
through a combination of both. However you get "there", it all still comes down to what Materese
just pointed out. The people who judge and the people who buy. If all these factors line up, you just
improve your chances for success. Improve...not gaurantee.
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firesign
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| 05/30/2007 8:41 AM |
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| Thanks for the tip...I am just starting to apply for shows too. |
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