Comments on: Book your next art exhibition — now

By: Jillian

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 01:02:11 +0000

It is a very frustrating challenge because I am an extrovert! Lol! I really think you are right about the video component and incorporating it in my site, blog, etc… And I will need to find some co-conspirators!

Thank you!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:39:34 +0000

In reply to Jillian.

Jillian: This is a dilemma I’ve never before heard of. Of course you must look after your health. I would work with some co-conspirators to help and to help people understand why you can’t be there in person. I’d also add a heavy video component – online and in the gallery. That might make up for your absence. Lots of you talking to the camera and the people you can’t meet in person.

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By: Jillian

Tue, 28 Jul 2015 03:03:17 +0000

Is it possible to have successful exhibitions even if I cannot attend due to physical limitations? I have severe asthma where my triggers are perfume, cologne, smoke (and it’s residues) and chemical cleaners. A big challenge for me at exhibitions is passing out or requiring medical attention. I have also struggled at outdoor exhibits when approached by those who wear perfume or smoke.

This problem has been a huge source of frustration for me, but it is also important to me where I can make a living despite my physical challenges. (Surgery and rehab is first focus right now, but I am spending my spare time building the foundation for my business once I am released to work… Hopefully towards the end of the year.)

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By: Ruth

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 01:20:47 +0000

I always appreciate your little nudges to keep extending myself, Alyson – or sometimes they are more like a kick-in-the-pants 🙂 I’ve gotten lazy about putting my work out there!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:57:43 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

Yes, Michelle! A client recently had a lovely show in a hospital gallery.

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By: Michelle

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 19:53:09 +0000

Another type of place to consider for exhibitions: hospitals. I had work in a group show which just closed at one, and will have a solo show at another in November. The opportunity for the first exhibition came as a result of a local art guild’s call for artists, and the second came as a result of a friend passing along information about the venue. I’m sure that the quick acceptance of my work for the November show was partly due to my having done the first hospital exhibition (and to the fabulous collage of my work I included in my email to the contact person!).
Thanks for your thought-provoking questions and always great advice, Alyson.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 03:01:33 +0000

In reply to Peggy Teague.

Bless your heart, Peggy. Yep, I’m full of ideas. It’s up to you to prioritize them or to say, “that doesn’t work for me.” Sounds like you’re doing a great job!

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 03:00:54 +0000

In reply to Sally Evans.

Oh, that’s a great idea, Sally! You’ll meet a lot of people that way, too.

BTW, for those not in the know, Niwot is in Colorado. In case you want to visit the studio tour. 🙂

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By: Peggy Teague

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 01:30:55 +0000

You have so many great ideas, I hardly have time to activate them. please keep me on your list because I’m working as fast as I can. Thank you for all you do to encourage us to move forward.

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By: Jane

Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:42:51 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

Thanks for your reply, yes that’s it, how do you evaluate success when there are no sales. Would be very interested to know what you think .

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