http://www.artbizblog.com/2006/04/three-reasons-to-turn-down-an-opportunity.html for the Business of Being an Artist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:18:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.artbizblog.com/2006/04/three-reasons-to-turn-down-an-opportunity.html/comment-page-1#comment-39775 chris swanberg Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:19:28 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2006/04/three-reasons-to-turn-down-an-opportunity.html#comment-39775 I had a similar experience but one of the organizers had seen my art and that's how I got a spot. But it was a farmer's market. I sold one piece (wood burn art) The unfortunate thing is that the venue wasn't entirely right for my subject matter. I mostly do Civil War Art. very specific. Thankfully (and primarily) why I got a spot ) was that There was a reenactment taking place nearby. But I would do better at a full on 2-3 day Civil War reenactment, rather than a farmer's market. I would be concerned if she hasn't seen your art. I would say no. I had a similar experience but one of the organizers had seen my art and that’s how I got a spot. But it was a farmer’s market. I sold one piece (wood burn art) The unfortunate thing is that the venue wasn’t entirely right for my subject matter. I mostly do Civil War Art. very specific. Thankfully (and primarily) why I got a spot ) was that There was a reenactment taking place nearby. But I would do better at a full on 2-3 day Civil War reenactment, rather than a farmer’s market.
I would be concerned if she hasn’t seen your art. I would say no.

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2006/04/three-reasons-to-turn-down-an-opportunity.html/comment-page-1#comment-1483 Kathy Was Tue, 04 Apr 2006 02:46:39 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2006/04/three-reasons-to-turn-down-an-opportunity.html#comment-1483 I found this posting rather interesting, especially since I've been pondering about an opportunity that has come my way. I was asked last fall, by an artist at an Arts and Crafts Show, to participate in a 1-day "Wine and Art Festival" in June. The thought of finally having my 1st art show really excited me...but now that time has passed....I'm not too sure. In one respect, I hate to miss out on a possible opportunity for exposure, but on the other hand, there are too many variables that worry me. I would need to purchase setups and a tent, and although several sellers from the Art Show were asked to participate in hers, she has NEVER seen MY work, which makes me wonder how many other people she asked without seeing THEIR work. My biggest concern, however, is that the show is being advertised as a "WINE and Art Festival"......notice that the word Wine is first in the title. In talking with her on the phone, she seemed more excited about getting at least 5 wineries so far to participate. My concern is that the artists are merely going to be "entertainment" for the wine-tasters, even though they are going to be scattered between the wine booths so that people would have to walk through several art exhibits before hitting the next winery. A friend of mine told me that she did not do well in this kind of a venue. What is your opinon, or feedback, on this? Is it futile to participate in this type of an art venue? I found this posting rather interesting, especially since I’ve been pondering about an opportunity that has come my way. I was asked last fall, by an artist at an Arts and Crafts Show, to participate in a 1-day “Wine and Art Festival” in June. The thought of finally having my 1st art show really excited me…but now that time has passed….I’m not too sure. In one respect, I hate to miss out on a possible opportunity for exposure, but on the other hand, there are too many variables that worry me. I would need to purchase setups and a tent, and although several sellers from the Art Show were asked to participate in hers, she has NEVER seen MY work, which makes me wonder how many other people she asked without seeing THEIR work. My biggest concern, however, is that the show is being advertised as a “WINE and Art Festival”……notice that the word Wine is first in the title. In talking with her on the phone, she seemed more excited about getting at least 5 wineries so far to participate. My concern is that the artists are merely going to be “entertainment” for the wine-tasters, even though they are going to be scattered between the wine booths so that people would have to walk through several art exhibits before hitting the next winery. A friend of mine told me that she did not do well in this kind of a venue. What is your opinon, or feedback, on this? Is it futile to participate in this type of an art venue?

]]> http://www.artbizblog.com/2006/04/three-reasons-to-turn-down-an-opportunity.html/comment-page-1#comment-1482 Cyndi L Mon, 03 Apr 2006 22:02:59 +0000 http://www.artbizblog.com/2006/04/three-reasons-to-turn-down-an-opportunity.html#comment-1482 Thank you! I've just shared your link on one of my blogs. I am sometimes asked to do commissions that I just know I'll hate...and it's really tough to say no. Fortunately, it's rare that I don't like the proposal :-) Cyndi Thank you! I’ve just shared your link on one of my blogs. I am sometimes asked to do commissions that I just know I’ll hate…and it’s really tough to say no. Fortunately, it’s rare that I don’t like the proposal Cyndi

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