Comments on: What Artists Should Expect From Galleries At Openings

By: Alyson Stanfield

Tue, 08 Oct 2013 19:04:26 +0000

Adriana: You just have to be excited about the work enough to share it.

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By: Adriana J.Garces

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:40:20 +0000

Hello Alyson…I’ve enjoyed reading a few of your posts here today. I also wanted to thank you for being a generous contributor to the questions many Artists face throughout our careers. In my own experience, the situation does vary. Thankfully, the best lesson has been to remain in contact with updates and reciprocal acts of gratitude in helping to promote a Gallery or other exhibition venue. The looming question is how to spark interesting conversation with prospective clients & others. Wishing you continued success in business -and life! ~ Adriana

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:03:13 +0000

In reply to NANCY BULLUCK.

Be sure to read this: https://aaartbizold.wpengine.com/2013/07/galleries-expect.html
and remember that the client is the gallery’s, not yours.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:02:08 +0000

In reply to NANCY BULLUCK.

Nancy: It’s not just paranoia, but galleries have privacy policies. Their clients expect discretion and privacy. If you really want to get a TY note to them, write it, seal the envelope, and stamp it and have the gallery address it. Reassure the gallery that you are only saying Thank You and not encouraging any other kind of contact.

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By: NANCY BULLUCK

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:39:21 +0000

I would love to write a thank-you note to patrons who purchase my paintings, but my gallery owner is very paranoid about sharing the patron’s information. She feels it would it be overstepping my bounds if I added that patron to my Artist’s Mailing List.
With all your advice about the artist knowing the provenance of her artwork, what is the best way to handle this?
NB

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 05:18:06 +0000

In reply to Catherine Newhart.

Catherine: I have never heard of such nonsense from a museum staff member. Every museum professional I have ever worked with would have been horrified at dropping a piece of art – regardless of whether the artist was dead or alive.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 05:16:30 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

PS: Your husband is very lucky to have you on his side.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 05:16:09 +0000

In reply to Jackie M..

Oh, Jackie, that sounds terrible. I’m sorry you had such a bad experience. But I do hope you’ll approach the writers next time. Never hurts to ask.

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By: Jackie M.

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:51:47 +0000

My husband was invited to exhibit his works at a gallery together with other artists. He is friends with the curator (also another artist) who invited him. Prior to the opening, he hasn’t had the opportunity to meet the owners. When we arrived the gallery owner, waving a glass of wine, just said “Hi” and we were left to our own devices. The curator, since he also had works on exhibit was kept busy talking to his friends and explaining his works. I saw people from the media interviewing the other artists so I asked my husband if he has been interviewed already. He was never introduced to the media or to other guests. I really felt bad for my husband. I wanted to approach the writers but didn’t want to appear publicity-hungry. The worst part was when they returned our artworks. They were heavily damaged during the pull-out.

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By: Catherine Newhart

Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:35:57 +0000

I had a solo museum exhibit and was there during the installation. A staff member was about to hang one of my pieces when she dropped it and the 3 pieces of glass used to support various elements shattered. Of course, the frame was badly damaged. I am sure I look horrified as it hit the marble floor.
The museum staff member turned to me and said “If you were dead, like most of the other artists who get solo exhibits here, it wouldn’t matter!” She acted angry at ME!
My shocked response was: Well, I am NOT DEAD, and it does matter!
OMGoodness…who trains these people???
A little thoughtfulness about artists having feelings would be much appreciated.

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