Your words say so much, and I’m grateful that someone else is hesitant about art galleries. I’m getting some courage up to get my work out there. I admire the energy and strength in your resolve to sell in the ways that you do.
I love the idea of a fridge in the centre of a room and all your magnets there to behold.
Thanks, Mags! It must be very beautiful where you are. And I certainly hope the fires are nowhere near where you are. The gallery situation is a tricky one. I was lucky to find a lucrative alternative, and I did it while I was teaching, so money was really not an issue and I felt very free to experiment with marketing tactics. At a certain point, I just felt no reason to go back to the gallery system.
Harry, thanks for writing back so quickly :-) Yes, it is very beautiful here, feeling blessings of the land every day. The fires are not near where we are, however, on some days, the stinging of the eyes reminds me that they are out there. So very sad and weighs heavily on us. Wish there was more we could do.
Thank you so much for sharing your marketing tactics ! What kind of magnet do you use for your work ? I promise to buy one one of these days, I’ve always wanted to. Thank you !
I'm glad you're safe. Fire, Wind, and Water seem to be the 3 major worries these days.
I use a magnetic tape strip which I cut into sections, and it has adhesive on the back. So I just peel off the backing, set it into place, and apply lots of finger pressure to press it down.
Marveling at your installation in the booth. Masterful job of hanging all of those pieces. Looks superb! Its a long trip to Canada, so sadly, I will miss seeing the show. Hope its fun and you sell out!
Hi Harry, Your email is timely since I was recently asked to apply to a co-op artist run gallery in Chelsea NYC. I have shown at this gallery for juried exhibitions in the last few years. The idea of exhibiting my work in NYC where I went to school and have many artistic connections is appealing to me. The cost for the membership is roughly $10K over a 3-3 1/2 year period. I would welcome your feedback. You are a great promoter of your own work. My hat goes off to you for the hard work and dedication you bring to your treasury of artworks. Your paintings are lovely to behold.
Thank you, Tina! I understand that co-op galleries have expenses and need to cover their costs in some way, even though they are non profit. And people want the bragging rights of showing in New York, especially if you are young. If money is not an issue for you, I would say go for it. But if it is, I think there are better ways to spend your money.
Tina, when I was young I was part of a co-op gallery for a time. They can be helpful if you like the community they provide, and especially if there are artists you admire in the group. I've always found that it is very important to have a couple of artists around that you admire. Nowadays I find most of them online, but it's especially nice if you can also find people close to you, especially if you're young.
Harry, I have been fortunate to be an alumn of the New York Studio School for over 20 years and have made wonderful connections there. I am now looking more closely at other galleries that are a better fit for my work. Thank you again for taking the time to be helpful in my search for gallery representation.
What a wonderful post, I really enjoyed every bit! Also, I have one of those magnet pieces and I love staring at it every morning while i make tea to start my day or whenever i walk by, thank you!
Thanks, Suzanne! Yes, it was a lot of work setting that up, but I hope it will be a bit easier this time around, as I'll show less work. I don't actually expect to see any of my online pals, but you never know :)
Hello and greetings from Coast Salish Territory !
Your words say so much, and I’m grateful that someone else is hesitant about art galleries. I’m getting some courage up to get my work out there. I admire the energy and strength in your resolve to sell in the ways that you do.
I love the idea of a fridge in the centre of a room and all your magnets there to behold.
Thank you for imparting knowledge.
Best wishes,
Mags
South Delta, BC
Thanks, Mags! It must be very beautiful where you are. And I certainly hope the fires are nowhere near where you are. The gallery situation is a tricky one. I was lucky to find a lucrative alternative, and I did it while I was teaching, so money was really not an issue and I felt very free to experiment with marketing tactics. At a certain point, I just felt no reason to go back to the gallery system.
Harry, thanks for writing back so quickly :-) Yes, it is very beautiful here, feeling blessings of the land every day. The fires are not near where we are, however, on some days, the stinging of the eyes reminds me that they are out there. So very sad and weighs heavily on us. Wish there was more we could do.
Thank you so much for sharing your marketing tactics ! What kind of magnet do you use for your work ? I promise to buy one one of these days, I’ve always wanted to. Thank you !
All the very best to you,
Mags
I'm glad you're safe. Fire, Wind, and Water seem to be the 3 major worries these days.
I use a magnetic tape strip which I cut into sections, and it has adhesive on the back. So I just peel off the backing, set it into place, and apply lots of finger pressure to press it down.
Thanks very much, Harry. It works well and your little paintings are fabulous.
Thanks, Mags! :)
Marveling at your installation in the booth. Masterful job of hanging all of those pieces. Looks superb! Its a long trip to Canada, so sadly, I will miss seeing the show. Hope its fun and you sell out!
Hi Harry, Your email is timely since I was recently asked to apply to a co-op artist run gallery in Chelsea NYC. I have shown at this gallery for juried exhibitions in the last few years. The idea of exhibiting my work in NYC where I went to school and have many artistic connections is appealing to me. The cost for the membership is roughly $10K over a 3-3 1/2 year period. I would welcome your feedback. You are a great promoter of your own work. My hat goes off to you for the hard work and dedication you bring to your treasury of artworks. Your paintings are lovely to behold.
Thank you, Tina! I understand that co-op galleries have expenses and need to cover their costs in some way, even though they are non profit. And people want the bragging rights of showing in New York, especially if you are young. If money is not an issue for you, I would say go for it. But if it is, I think there are better ways to spend your money.
Thank you Harry. Your comments are extremely helpful. I guess I like the idea of bragging rights! Well put advice! Until next time. Tina
Tina, when I was young I was part of a co-op gallery for a time. They can be helpful if you like the community they provide, and especially if there are artists you admire in the group. I've always found that it is very important to have a couple of artists around that you admire. Nowadays I find most of them online, but it's especially nice if you can also find people close to you, especially if you're young.
Harry, I have been fortunate to be an alumn of the New York Studio School for over 20 years and have made wonderful connections there. I am now looking more closely at other galleries that are a better fit for my work. Thank you again for taking the time to be helpful in my search for gallery representation.
Wonderful Harry. The work and your whole project. The line in your drawings is masterful.
Thank you so much, David!
Beautiful paintings Harry!
Thanks, Jane! :)
What a wonderful post, I really enjoyed every bit! Also, I have one of those magnet pieces and I love staring at it every morning while i make tea to start my day or whenever i walk by, thank you!
awwww.....thank you! So glad you enjoy your little piece....I love sending those out.... :)
Thanks, Suzanne! Yes, it was a lot of work setting that up, but I hope it will be a bit easier this time around, as I'll show less work. I don't actually expect to see any of my online pals, but you never know :)