RainStorm
Pure Abstraction Series
20 x 30 x 1 1/2 " (approx)
Mixed Media, Sand, Acrylics on Canvas
Original Painting is available, pricing on request
Prints and other items with this image at cafepress Feng Shui Recommendation: earth & water element , career and reputation, health & vitality
I sell and have shown my work predominantly in non-gallery venues. Its pretty common for artists starting out who don't have gallery representation. Really, if you're creating regularly and producing work - fairly good, good, or great - its nice to just get it out there and get some response, feedback and sales.
Currently as I am getting all my bits and pieces together for my new website I was looking over my artist resume and remember all the shows I've held in the last number of years... Each one was its own experience with various results. Every one part of my journey of being an artist creating and showing her work.
Generally, I've made an effort to improve aspects of each show as the years have gone by. Better marketing of advanced notice for friends and collectors who would stop by. Better signage. More treats! Motivation for people to come - creating a draw. Asking for more help. Teaming up with other artists. Holding a raffle. There are always aspects to tweak and improve when doing an exhibit...
I would say the latest and greatest improvements I've made in exhibiting my work in non gallery venues are to create contracts with the store/boutique/restaurant owner so that we are all on the same page. I've been lucky to date and have never had any difficulties or challenges with any venues. However, even the process of creating a contract with the most recent venues makes a good conversation point to the agreements of having my art in their space - what's OK, what's not.
Specifically look at the EXHIBITION CONTRACT (for non-commercial exhibitions) section.
I'd love to hear what you're doing to get your work out there, how you're improving with each show and exhibit. And I'm trusting this is helpful on your journey. Best, Deb
For the curious, here's where I've displayed my work for the last several years...The most recent listing have written signed contracts based on the above links.
Exhibits and Solo Events
2009 Solo Exhibit, Patchwork Paper,Via Roma Boutique,
2009 Nature and Asbtraction, group Show, Deb Chaney & Steve Richardson, Santa Barbara, CA
2009 Solo Exhibit, Select Pieces, Java Station Café, Patchwork Paper, Santa Barbara, CA
2009 SWITCH Boutique Beverly Hills Solo Exhibit, select pieces Raw Expression
2008- Group Show, Drawn Out, VIVA Design Studio and Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA
2008 – Solo Exhibit, Carina Cellars, Trees & Abstraction, Los Olivos, CA
2007 Solo Exhibit; Raw Expression, Sojourner Cafe, Santa Barbara, CA
2007 – Group Exhibit, Art in Public Places with the Malibu Artist Association, Malibu, CA.
2006 – Group Exhibit, select pieces Raw Expression, Kanuga Water Color Retreat Center, NC
2006- Group Exhibit, Emerging, Fresca Café, Santa Barbara, CA
2005 – December 2006; Santa Barbara Weekly Arts and Crafts Show
2004 – Solo show Mini Hearts Coffee Attic, Redondo Beach, CA
2003 Solo Exhibit; Hearts Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Redondo Beach, CA
2003 Exhibitor; Leche League International Conference, Costa Mesa, CA
2003 Solo Exhibition; The Coffee Attic, Redondo Beach, CA
2003 Exhibitor; Annual Ron Cawdry Springfest Carnival, Redondo Beach, CA
2003 Solo Exhibit; Java Man Café, Hermosa Beach, CA
2002 Exhibitor; Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, Manhattan Beach, CA
