Just stick to it and build a show as an art show, moving a show never works well, and never to a shopping mall or plaza. Advertise, keep the fee reasonable to attract local artists. I personally think the shows need a boost to attract folks, my suggestion is demonstrations, maybe even a class right at the show. The artist's need to make money, bottom line, this show is run by the art league, I know a few of them could put that together. I think it would also give the Moog Rd art center a boost. Did the pottery class have a display there to advertise classes? Wouldn't hurt to fill a class and get folks excited about art. Speaking of the Moog Rd art center, why is the little gift shop full of what we all call buy-sell, show and sell the work of the artists, I thought that is what you were supposed to be about. Just my opinion after 30 years doing shows. By the way I was in Sebatian Inlet, run by an artist for 90. dollars and it was wonderful. Sorry, I do not believe shopping centers work. Review any really sucessful show, they are not in a shopping center. Well I take that back how about a downtown show in the streets or park.
I will also be at the art show in Key West the end of February, this weekend is only going to be 72 degrees on Saturday and 66 degrees for Sunday. I hope the February show is warmer. Very unusual Winter here in Florida. I withstood the weather at Cape Coral a couple of weeks ago and actually did very well. They featured my work on the cover and inside the newspaper insert for the show. There are hardy folks in Cape Coral that always come out to support the show. It was the first show I ever did in Florida 23 years ago, I was pregnant with my soon to be 22 year old son. I was 38 giving birth to my only child. I have enjoyed doing shows in Florida and then high tail it up North in the Summer, this year to New York and Ohio, possibly the Berkshires too. I am originally from Massachusetts.
I talked with Lois Songer in Key West this week. It sounds like she runs a very nice show. Wish I was going to be in Key West with you :-) It is freezin' here!
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