November 18-20 the American Craft Show - NYC was presented at the Javits Center. Run by Richard and Joanna Rothbard of American Craft Marketing it was year 2 in what the Rothbards hope will be a solid affordable opportunity for artists to meet the art buying public in New York. Reports are pretty good and I am linking to an artist's blog below, Wendy Ellertson, who participated.
What particularly struck me about Wendy's blog is not the surprisingly generous review of other artists' work but her open acknowledgement of the importance for an artist to exhibit their work along with others.
For over 40 years now, shows have been an important part of
my artistic life. They are the gathering places of community
where we connect and meet and are places of challenge,
creative competition and inspiration.
Right! Being at an art fair is not only about making money, it is a place of interchange with other creative people who usually are alone in their studios. Coming out of these places into a collective space lets loose all kinds of energy.
Read Wendy's report: http://www.wendyellertson.blogspot.com/
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