Laurie Kneppel on fri 26 mar 04
Kristin,
I would say you are more than ready! And if you sell more than 70% of
your kiln within a week or two that is a pretty good indicator that
your work ought to sell. And it sounds like this is a Fine Arts fair so
you ought to be in with the right sort of group.
You'll have to send a report when it's all over with!
Laurie
Sacramento, CA
>
>
> Where I am: Right now I generally sell about 70% of
> what comes out of my kiln within a week or two. It
> started of course with family and friends, but now
> strangers are contacting me, as well.
Jo Smith on fri 26 mar 04
I haven't seen your work, but go for it. You have to start somewhere,
better to practice where you can sleep in your own bed and you will learn
alot of what to do and not to do...Jo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kristin"
To:
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 11:56 AM
Subject: Your opinion: Am I ready for a "fine arts" fair?
> I'm back home, fresh from my first NCECA, where I had
> the pleasure of meeting and thanking many of the folks
> who taught me everything I know (which, of course,
> isn't much, but still...). I was only there for
> Friday and Saturday. I must admit, was completely
> overwhelmed. I don't know what I would have done
> without the Clayart room.
>
> Besides being inspired so much by the work in the
> tours that I couldn't take any more inspiration, I
> also left with the feeling that I'm not quite as bad
> as I thought I was. I know I still have a looooong
> way to go, but I did not come home and want to throw
> everything I've made into a heap like I thought I
> would.
>
> A local university is having a festival this summer
> and hosting two simultaneous fairs, a "craft" fair and
> a "fine arts" one, as well. I've never exhibited in
> any way (at a fair, a home show, etc.) but there's a
> big part of me that wants to try this.
>
> Do you guys think my work is ready? I didn't hear a
> single "ooh" or "aah" over my little mug exchange
> entry, but that can't be my only judge! Could you
> e-mail me off-list with your thoughts? Pretty please?
> Here's a site with some of my work.
> http://www.kgspottery.com (Visit the catalog
> section.)
>
> Where I am: Right now I generally sell about 70% of
> what comes out of my kiln within a week or two. It
> started of course with family and friends, but now
> strangers are contacting me, as well.
>
> The booth fee is $100. It's the first annual event
> for this foundation, and they'd like to make it juried
> next year, but it isn't as of yet (they just want the
> money and a description of my work). Which seems to
> me a way to get something on my "where I've been"
> resume before trying to get into something that needs
> a "where I've been" resume. And I don't mind if I end
> up with a bunch of other beginners at a show, in fact
> I'd rather. I'm so intimidated by the rest of you.
>
> I'm busy now collecting all of the info from the
> archives I can about booths.
>
> Thanks in advance for any advice you might have.
> Don't worry, I'm tough. I can take your honesty. - Kristin
>
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Kristin on fri 26 mar 04
I'm back home, fresh from my first NCECA, where I had
the pleasure of meeting and thanking many of the folks
who taught me everything I know (which, of course,
isn't much, but still...). I was only there for
Friday and Saturday. I must admit, was completely
overwhelmed. I don't know what I would have done
without the Clayart room.
Besides being inspired so much by the work in the
tours that I couldn't take any more inspiration, I
also left with the feeling that I'm not quite as bad
as I thought I was. I know I still have a looooong
way to go, but I did not come home and want to throw
everything I've made into a heap like I thought I
would.
A local university is having a festival this summer
and hosting two simultaneous fairs, a "craft" fair and
a "fine arts" one, as well. I've never exhibited in
any way (at a fair, a home show, etc.) but there's a
big part of me that wants to try this.
Do you guys think my work is ready? I didn't hear a
single "ooh" or "aah" over my little mug exchange
entry, but that can't be my only judge! Could you
e-mail me off-list with your thoughts? Pretty please?
Here's a site with some of my work.
http://www.kgspottery.com (Visit the catalog
section.)
Where I am: Right now I generally sell about 70% of
what comes out of my kiln within a week or two. It
started of course with family and friends, but now
strangers are contacting me, as well.
The booth fee is $100. It's the first annual event
for this foundation, and they'd like to make it juried
next year, but it isn't as of yet (they just want the
money and a description of my work). Which seems to
me a way to get something on my "where I've been"
resume before trying to get into something that needs
a "where I've been" resume. And I don't mind if I end
up with a bunch of other beginners at a show, in fact
I'd rather. I'm so intimidated by the rest of you.
I'm busy now collecting all of the info from the
archives I can about booths.
Thanks in advance for any advice you might have.
Don't worry, I'm tough. I can take your honesty. - Kristin
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Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time.
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Hal Giddens on fri 26 mar 04
Oh Yeah! You're more than ready. That is some awesome work. After seeing your work I don't feel so good about mine.
Hal Giddens
Home Grown Pottery
>
> From: Kristin
> Date: 2004/03/26 Fri PM 12:56:26 EST
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> Subject: Your opinion: Am I ready for a "fine arts" fair?
>
logan johnson on fri 26 mar 04
Hi Kristin,
I'm in no way qualified to say what should or shouldn't go into a "Fine Arts " show . All I can say is I've seen work that wasn't as nice as yours (in my opinion) in some. I would GO FOR IT (if you can afford the $100.00 fee) if I had beautiful work like yours comming out of my kiln!
Logan J.
A local university is having a festival this summer
and hosting two simultaneous fairs, a "craft" fair and
a "fine arts" one, as well. I've never exhibited in
any way (at a fair, a home show, etc.) but there's a
big part of me that wants to try this.
Do you guys think my work is ready?
Logan Johnson Audeo Studios
www.audeostudios.com
"Carpe Argillam!!"
sdr on fri 26 mar 04
Kristin said:
> Besides being inspired so much by the work in the
> tours .....> A local university is having a festival this summer
> and hosting two simultaneous fairs, a "craft" fair and
> a "fine arts" one, as well.........there's a
> big part of me that wants to try this.........
.............Do you guys think my work is ready........
Kristin, I deliberately did NOT go to your website to
look at your work, because I want this reply to be
without reference to specific pieces.
NO ONE can tell you if you are "ready" to try a craft
fair or show. You must just jump in with both feet and
try it when YOU think it is time to try. Be ready to be
refused, and be ready to be accepted. Each response
will require your thoughtful preparation. If you want to
enter juried shows or fairs, expect that often you'll be
refused, and sometimes you'll be accepted. The ratio
of refusals to acceptances will change as your work changes.
Everyone gets turned down some time or other. Please
remember that no matter how it makes you feel, it is not
"personal" in the sense that many believe it to be. Do your
best work, apply to places that seem appropriate to the
things you make. You'll learn what you need to know as
you go, and there really is no other way to do it. No matter
whether you get a zillion "your work is great" or a zillion
"your work is NOT great" responses to your request for
opinions , nothing will tell you
what you want to know except trying. So try. Life is short.
Grab it.
regards
Dannon Rhudy
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