As I write this, I am currently between art shows; one ended last week at a gallery in Tenants Harbor Maine and the next one I set up this morning, (as it started this afternoon), and runs all month at another gallery in Camden Maine. I must admit, the last showing "retaught" me a great deal, as it had been five years since I last displayed in (and had the wherewithal to deal with) a gallery. Communication is still key, especially when there are personnel changes on the gallery's end. Communication about set-up times, who is taking care of the opening reception, and what is expected as part of the "show".
Feedback from gallery employees was also helpful. Some galleries just require an artist statement. This gallery also wanted a sheet telling about the "why" of my art, as I wouldn't personally be at the gallery all month to answer questions. So, that form was a beyond-last-minute type up. In the end however, the show was a success, despite a bumpy first day or two. This is what can happen when the gallery events coordinator leaves the job approximately 3 weeks before your show starts!
This morning my husband Dave and I hung our works for our current show. Displaying in Camden has always kinda been a dream of mine, as it is rather difficult to "get into" gallery space in this sea-coast town. It is extremely tourist heavy from May through October and is a very affluent town; which I hate to say, is that the town attracts a great deal of people who spend lots of money. And as superficial as it may seem, other people suddenly view your art in a different light. I haven't changed; my art hasn't changed; it's other peoples perception of it that has changed because of the setting. The opening reception, by the way is Friday October 6th starting at 4pm. Details are on my Facebook page as well as in Village Soup; both the local paper as well as on-line.
My only desire from this moment right now, is that everything will go off without a hitch. Things have a way of working themselves out. I anticipate a wonderful time to be had by all as another dream of mine comes true. At least I was less stressed about this showing; and that's another good thing.
Until next time,
Jill
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