Hello Larry:
In fairness to you I welcome any
gallery that helps artists become more successful instead of just
ripping him off. I'm sorry for pouncing on you after checking out your website
in more depth.
What my point was is that galleries have
lost their selling/marketing focus and seem to instead try to make ends meet
through $20-$50 entry fees. I would rather agree to a fair percentage of sales
rather then pay entry fees for a show I may never see. When you consider
the cost of insurance, shipping, and entry fee this gets to be about $100 a show
if accepted.
Not only do you charge $35 entry fee but you
also charge 40% commission. If you need to do that to meet operating costs I
suggest you look at your budget and trim the fat. What does work usually sell
for there?
I did check out your website. I really don't
know what business a sculptor and mixed media artist has in judging a landscape
show.
However, I'm always glad to see a gallery
specialize in photography. Your organization seems to benefit the profession in
many ways. I might consider entering and joining as a member to support
your efforts. I'd rather my limited resources go towards a gallery like yours
then any other. Here in Tucson we have the grandios Center for Creative
Photography which never seems to show the work of anyone alive.
Regards
Dean
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of The Center for Fine Art Photography
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:03 AM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: RE: Landscapes of Desire - Call for Entries
After reading the exchanges between several on this
list regarding the Landscapes of Desire call for entries and the reference to
spam I feel compelled to comment. The entry fees do not begin to cover the cost
of putting on a quality exhibition. The operational overhead and marketing of
the exhibition - which is designed, in part, to promote sales - exceeds
the entry fee revenue. The Center for Fine Art Photography promotes the
art of photography and supports photographic artists through its educational
programs and exhibitions. Part of its educational efforts is educating the
public to the value of fine art photography. From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of The Center for Fine Art Photography
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:03 AM
To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students
Subject: RE: Landscapes of Desire - Call for Entries
If you will take the time to review the activities of the Center by visiting its website www.c4fap.org you will discover that in the past year it hosted an international exhibition representing 123 artists from 11 countries. The national exposure this exhibition generated provided many of the artists with new opportunities and sales.
Larry Padgett
Executive Director
