Dannon Rhudy on sun 1 mar 98
Michelle, it is always better to show a cohesive body of work
for shows. For whatever reason, if you submit "one of each",
usually NONE are accepted. You just have to look at the show,
see what kind of work it is aimed at, if it is specific, and
select from your slides accordingly. If you don't know what the
aim is, or if it is a broad-spectrum show, then you still have
to decide which work you think most fitting, and send in
however-many slides of that group. Additionally, the slides
themselves should be good, strong, clear images of the work.
Dannon Rhudy
potter@koyote.com
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I was wondering how to deal with slides for shows when you do 2 or
3 totally
different bodies of work. I do low-fire earthenware, Raku and now
Salt. When
applying to shows you have 4-5 slides to show your work. So do
you have to
chose which work to show at which show or can you send slides with
a mix? I
have always thought a mix would probably mean not getting into the
show
because it shows that maybe you do not have a "cohesive" body of
work. When
deciding which shows to apply for I'm always confused as to which
slides to
send. This is very frustrating. HELP. Thanks!!!!! Michelle
Mmpottery@aol.com
KLeSueur on sun 1 mar 98
In a message dated 2/28/98 12:16:27 PM, you wrote:
<different bodies of work. I do low-fire earthenware, Raku and now Salt. When
applying to shows you have 4-5 slides to show your work. So do you have to
chose which work to show at which show or can you send slides with a mix? >>
I observed jurying for the Michigan Guild for 9 years. Over 350 slide sets
each year. There is a definite bias AGAINST a mix of styles. Juries like to
see consistancy of style. I personally don't agree. I like seeing someone
constantly exploring the medium and getting excited about new work and ideas.
But the reality is that such an approach when it comes to applying to shows
will probably get you rejected.
Kathi LeSueur
Paul Lewing on tue 3 mar 98
One of my pet peeves for years has been that art show juries
definitely do NOT see versatility as a virtue. It is one of the
things that has led me to be much happier in the
architect/designer/contractor/tile showroom world than in the craft
fair/art gallery world. I LIKE it when people page through my
portfolio, and say "Who are these guys?". And believe me, those
building trades people do appreciate it. So maybe instead of asking
which slides should I send to art fairs, you should be asking where
can I sell ALL of the work I want to make?
Paul Lewing, Seattle
Don Jones on wed 4 mar 98
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>One of my pet peeves for years has been that art show juries
>definitely do NOT see versatility as a virtue. It is one of the
>things that has led me to be much happier in the
>architect/designer/contractor/tile showroom world than in the craft
>fair/art gallery world. I LIKE it when people page through my
>portfolio, and say "Who are these guys?". And believe me, those
>building trades people do appreciate it. So maybe instead of asking
>which slides should I send to art fairs, you should be asking where
>can I sell ALL of the work I want to make?
>
>Paul Lewing, Seattle
Paul,
Can you give us more info on the architect/designer/contractor/tile shows?
Where are they and when?
Don Jones
claysky@highfiber.com
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Wendy Rosen on wed 4 mar 98
Paul,
There are a few shows that don't rely on a jury process... once you are
selected as a professional, the show management TRUSTS you to bring work
appropriate for market and to display it professionally... just two of
these shows are the Buyers Markets in Philadelphia. Other real "trade
shows" will offer you the flexibility you need to survive in a
multi-faceted marketplace. Some less experienced artists (and show
managers) just might assume that you "unfocused"... our application
provides opportunities for you to send as many slides, brochures and
collateral material as is necessary to describe the nature of your business
and what you expect out of our shows. Without flexibility I don't know
what artists would do when recession hits and they are FORCED to change
their work from sculptural to production. Of course, some (with other
income sources) don't have to adjust the the blips and bumps of the
economic rollercoaster that most of us have to live with!
Best Wishes,
Wendy Rosen
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>One of my pet peeves for years has been that art show juries
>definitely do NOT see versatility as a virtue. It is one of the
>things that has led me to be much happier in the
>architect/designer/contractor/tile showroom world than in the craft
>fair/art gallery world. I LIKE it when people page through my
>portfolio, and say "Who are these guys?". And believe me, those
>building trades people do appreciate it. So maybe instead of asking
>which slides should I send to art fairs, you should be asking where
>can I sell ALL of the work I want to make?
>
>Paul Lewing, Seattle
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Paul Lewing on thu 5 mar 98
Hi, Don,
I've never found a show that's specifically for designers and
architects to go to, but I'd sure like to find one. There are tile
shows around. To find out about them, call local tile showrooms and
ask if they'll let you look at a magazine called Tile & Decorative
Surfaces. The shows will be advertised in there.
I do my local Home Show. You know, me and the spa and vinyl siding
guys. It works very well for me getting tile comissions. There's
probably one in your area, and it might very well work for selling
pots, too.
Good luck,
Paul Lewing
http://digitalfire.com/education/people/lewing
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