Comments on: Visual Artist’s Challenge II – Balancing Self Promotion & Gallery Representation http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/ Fine Art Tips and Techniques Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:49:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lori McNee http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-13817 Lori McNee Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:05:59 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-13817 Hello Fiona and thank your for the thoughtful comment. Yes, I can see how that statement was a bit 'off putting'...but, like you, I have met Jason in person and he is a warm individual. Now that you have pointed this out to me, I am curious and would like him to elaborate myself :)...I will try and get him to reply here. Nevertheless, kudos to Jason for embracing this new a progressive art business. Best- Lori Hello Fiona and thank your for the thoughtful comment. Yes, I can see how that statement was a bit ‘off putting’…but, like you, I have met Jason in person and he is a warm individual. Now that you have pointed this out to me, I am curious and would like him to elaborate myself :) …I will try and get him to reply here. Nevertheless, kudos to Jason for embracing this new a progressive art business.

Best-
Lori

]]> By: Fiona Purdy http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-13518 Fiona Purdy Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:50:06 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-13518 Grr no edit button when you need one LOL! I should have said I look forward to each of your posts! Grr no edit button when you need one LOL! I should have said I look forward to each of your posts!

]]> By: Fiona Purdy http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-13516 Fiona Purdy Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:48:22 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-13516 Lori - this article and part 1 of the post on Barney Davey's blog have been very informative and interesting. I find that a huge number of artist's who have enthusiastically embraced this new way to self promote and sell their artwork themselves are younger artists and artists who have worked in the corporate world. We are no longer content to play by the "old" rules and will break free and do it our way - 100% in control of their businesses. We will partner with other business - business arrangements built on honor and respect and that will mutually benefit both parties. One thing however that disturbs me was Jason's statement: "Therein is the opportunity for galleries to cut the noise and be the arbiters of taste and talent". Right after he said that things are changing in the industry? "The Arbiters of Taste & Talent"? Really Jason? I find this quite presumptuous and it smacks of elitism. Who decreed that Gallery owners were the ones to decide which artists have talent and what is tasteful? OLD WAY OF THINKING! Another myth that needs to be brought down. This snobby point of view is one of the reasons that artists are fed up and looking to represent themselves. The other day when I met you Jason, you did not come across this way, that is why I am shocked at your statement. Especially when I see how you are changing your gallery's business model. Jason is one of the very few gallery owners that is embracing this seachange and trying different ways to evolve his business by finding a way to include artists who do not want typical gallery representation. He wants to create a true partnership with his Studio artists. I really respect him for that. Thanks Lori, I love your blog look forward to each of your blogs. Lori – this article and part 1 of the post on Barney Davey’s blog have been very informative and interesting. I find that a huge number of artist’s who have enthusiastically embraced this new way to self promote and sell their artwork themselves are younger artists and artists who have worked in the corporate world. We are no longer content to play by the “old” rules and will break free and do it our way – 100% in control of their businesses. We will partner with other business – business arrangements built on honor and respect and that will mutually benefit both parties.

One thing however that disturbs me was Jason’s statement: “Therein is the opportunity for galleries to cut the noise and be the arbiters of taste and talent”. Right after he said that things are changing in the industry?

“The Arbiters of Taste & Talent”? Really Jason? I find this quite presumptuous and it smacks of elitism. Who decreed that Gallery owners were the ones to decide which artists have talent and what is tasteful? OLD WAY OF THINKING! Another myth that needs to be brought down. This snobby point of view is one of the reasons that artists are fed up and looking to represent themselves. The other day when I met you Jason, you did not come across this way, that is why I am shocked at your statement. Especially when I see how you are changing your gallery’s business model.

Jason is one of the very few gallery owners that is embracing this seachange and trying different ways to evolve his business by finding a way to include artists who do not want typical gallery representation. He wants to create a true partnership with his Studio artists. I really respect him for that.

Thanks Lori, I love your blog look forward to each of your blogs.

]]> By: Lori McNee http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-9203 Lori McNee Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:34:10 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-9203 Thank you for taking time to let me know you are enjoying this blog! Lori :) Thank you for taking time to let me know you are enjoying this blog!

Lori :)

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]]> By: Prepare for Gallery Night - Tips & Advice | Lori McNee Artist http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-4743 Prepare for Gallery Night - Tips & Advice | Lori McNee Artist Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:55:39 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-4743 [...] toward the self-represented artist…in other words, artists who are not or choose not to be represented by an art gallery. I will address how to prepare when represented by an art gallery in a future [...] [...] toward the self-represented artist…in other words, artists who are not or choose not to be represented by an art gallery. I will address how to prepare when represented by an art gallery in a future [...]

]]> By: How Do You Define Success as an Artist? | Lori McNee Artist http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-4478 How Do You Define Success as an Artist? | Lori McNee Artist Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:17:35 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-4478 [...] might like to read: The Visual Artist’s Challenge, Balancing Self-Promotion with Gallery Representation, or Newsletter Art Marketing Tips that Work!SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How Do You Define Success [...] [...] might like to read: The Visual Artist’s Challenge, Balancing Self-Promotion with Gallery Representation, or Newsletter Art Marketing Tips that Work!SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "How Do You Define Success [...]

]]> By: The Art of Self-promotion for Visual Artists & Creatives | Lori McNee Artist http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-4343 The Art of Self-promotion for Visual Artists & Creatives | Lori McNee Artist Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:49:16 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-4343 [...] The Visual Artists Challenge II: Balancing Self Promotion & Gallery Representation [...] [...] The Visual Artists Challenge II: Balancing Self Promotion & Gallery Representation [...]

]]> By: 3 Tips for Artists to Promote Themselves & Their Galleries | Lori McNee Artist http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-3755 3 Tips for Artists to Promote Themselves & Their Galleries | Lori McNee Artist Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:41:08 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-3755 [...] Challenge – Should I Work with Galleries, Go Direct to Collectors or Both?” and “The Visual Artist’s Challenge II – Balancing Self Promotion & Gallery Repres..., Barney Davey along with our guest – gallery owner/art marketing expert, Jason Horjes and [...] [...] Challenge – Should I Work with Galleries, Go Direct to Collectors or Both?” and “The Visual Artist’s Challenge II – Balancing Self Promotion & Gallery Repres…, Barney Davey along with our guest – gallery owner/art marketing expert, Jason Horjes and [...]

]]> By: Lori McNee http://www.finearttips.com/2010/06/visual-artist%e2%80%99s-challenge-ii-balancing-self-promotion-gallery-representation/#comment-3715 Lori McNee Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:09:26 +0000 http://www.finearttips.com/?p=4241#comment-3715 Hello Dee - Somehow your wonderful comment slipped through the cracks and I just noticed it while re-reading this great comment thread. Dee, thanks for sharing your story and successes here. I am so happy to hear that I have helped in some small way. It sounds like good things are really happening for you and I am sure your will find the gallery to suit you when the time is right! Many thanks for the comment and feedback! My best- Lori Hello Dee –
Somehow your wonderful comment slipped through the cracks and I just noticed it while re-reading this great comment thread.

Dee, thanks for sharing your story and successes here. I am so happy to hear that I have helped in some small way. It sounds like good things are really happening for you and I am sure your will find the gallery to suit you when the time is right!

Many thanks for the comment and feedback!
My best-
Lori

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