Places to Sell

[marcusmarguillier]

You have a point there 2Roses !
Although it might be somewhat more complicated than it seems at first glance...
Anyway, I am willing to put in some effort.

Marcus.

[qwallis]

Why Wait? The idea of a touring show is a great idea. ....

We are ONLY waiting for enough active site members.

There are SO MANY ideas I have for this project, but they need talking about, "fleshing out" and need the involvement from more site members.

[2Roses]

Ok! So we gots Robert, Marcus and 2Roses "in the car". Lets get started, cause that's how we roll in California.

It sounds like we are talking about an exhibit under the imprimatur of HCJ. Yes? No?
Following are a few other considerations to be addressed:
- We'll probably want an exhibit theme to catch the imagination and interest of galleries and the public.

- There will need to be a central point to assemble the exhibit pieces and package them into a traveling exhibit.

- We will need a solid inventory management and accounting system with audit trails for collection and distribution of money. This will entail some level of administration because we all know how efficient and prompt most galleries are in their financial dealings.

- We will need an agreement (contract) with participating artists stipulating the terms of the exhibit, sales etc.

- Liability for theft and damage is always a consideration. How should we handle this?

That should be enough to get the fleshy talk started.

[marcusmarguillier]

2Roses, you sure are a man of initiative !
I'm a bit overwhelmed, but maybe this is the right way to handle these things. So first allow me to say that I appreciate your enthusiasm.

Surely some things need some serious consideration, there are the points you mentioned and most certainly a great deal more.
Does anyone have some experience in this?
Maybe the first thing to know is who and how many of the HCJ project are interested in participating.
Maybe someone among those knows how to do this.

I suppose that the first step to take is to enquire among the members.
Robert?
I'm sure that "getting things started" does not mean it all has to happen tomorrow.

So lets ring the bell and see what happens next.

Marcus

[2Roses]

Thank you for your kind words, Marcus. We actually do have experience in doing these kinds of things.

What typically happens is that a small core group puts together a rough proposal outlining what the project/exhibit is and how it will work. The initial proposal does not need to have a lot of detail. It will be used primarily as a recruiting tool to bring other artists into the project. Later it will also serve to identify questions and concerns that need to be addressed.

Our first step in getting fellow artisans to join us is to present them with a clear description of what we propose to do. Lets each start by summing up the basic concept into 3 or 4 sentences. We'll compare notes in this forum.

[marcusmarguillier]

Some thoughts:

- Do we use existing work, or do we (as a group) make one or more pieces around a given theme?
If we use existing work, it might be easier for more artists to take part, but new work around a given theme might be more interesting (for both artist and public). If using existing work, it should never the less fit under a common principal theme (I think).

- Do we start this as an online-exhibition to go on tour afterwards?
Starting this online (maybe as a growing exhibition) has the advantage that we can attract attention from other artists in the process of developing. We can promote via other interest groups (Flickr, Crafthous, Klimt02 ...), and maybe that would attract more artists to the HCJ project as well (to become a member I mean).

- Exclusively for HCJ members? or HCJ friends too? Or open to all?

- Who will be the curator? Who decides if work fits in or not?
If we make it a "HCJ members" exclusive, I think the artist her/himself should decide the "what" and "how". If we open up to a broader field, someone must make choices between possible entries, witch probably means more complications (voting etc...).

But these are just some thoughts.

If we go on with this and start brainstorming with other members, it might also be a good idea to make this a separate topic on the forum. I suppose Robert would know how to do this.

I'm going to enjoy the sunny weather of Mallorca now.
Have a great day you all !

Marcus

[jon m ryan]

I am interested in participating, but I don't know anything about organizing an exhibition.

I think it should just be HCJ members, but there are so few members, and only a few so far are showing interest in this exhibition.

[2Roses]

An exhibition can serve a number of purposes.
1. provide a venue to show/sell work
2. provide a public relations platform for HCJ
3. provide the basis for a recruitment program for the site.

What do we care if non-members participate? How does this harm us? It only serves to reinforce the idea that there is value in belonging to this group. Of course a few will take advantage of our good will, but many more will join us.

As for organizing - Marcus, Robert, Jon, Corliss & John (2R) - we is the organizing committee. Our first task is to develop a proposal for the exhibit. To get the ball rolling we suggest that each of us post three themes for a show by next Friday. This will give us 12 themes to start the discussion.

BTW, Jon we are delighted to have you on board.

[marcusmarguillier]

Ok, great! I'm pleased too that Jon is participating.
So I'll start thinking about the themes, Friday as a deadline seems fine.
I don't know if there is a way to send an e-mail to the other members about this, many may not browse the forum for a longer time but might still be interested.
Maybe Robert?
By the way, Robert did not confirm that he would participate in organising this...

Kind greetings 2 all,
Marcus

[bert]

I have locked this topic and started a dedicated thread to continue the development of the "exhibitions (child) discussion".

Do feel free to start a new "places to sell" type topic if you have any new information on that theme.
Thank you.