Would people be interested in a AN Art show? - Page 4

lirazel · 20th June 2008, 3:59pm

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Originally Posted by Woolies

What would folks prefer?
Limit to one piece from each individual to involve as many folks as can be or choose a handful of artists and let them feature a selection.

i like the first one for a one-off, and the second as an ongoing project. although a happy middle ground would be seeing who would def. be interested and then asking for a max of say, 3 pieces per artist?

EDIT: just read tony's post, that sounds like it could work.

in terms of jewellry etc - depending on venue etc, you could incorporate stall/stalls into a launch event.

Tacky · 20th June 2008, 4:02pm

I agree, you want to have a variety. So i say as many folk as possible, see the interest, and then if there are too many, make decisions.

Largest of Als · 20th June 2008, 4:05pm

With this much interest from submitters, there'd have to be some sort of quality control panel..

AND.. it depends how big a space you've got for showing the stuff.

Al

Tacky · 20th June 2008, 4:07pm

Im not an arty person, i just wanna watch....

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Originally Posted by Largest of Als

With this much interest from submitters, there'd have to be some sort of quality control panel..
AND.. it depends how big a space you've got for showing the stuff.

Is that not the point? Work out numbers THEN look into suitable venues? Because the numbers will be a marker for the size of venue required eh?

Largest of Als · 20th June 2008, 4:10pm

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Originally Posted by Tacky

Is that not the point? Work out numbers THEN look into suitable venues? Because the numbers will be a marker for the size of venue required eh?

I think it'll be the other way around..the problem will be finding the venue... then after thats done, working out what to fit into it...

Al

Woolies · 20th June 2008, 4:21pm

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Originally Posted by lirazel

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Originally Posted by Woolies

Limit to one piece from each individual to involve as many folks as can be or choose a handful of artists and let them feature a selection.

i like the first one for a one-off, and the second as an ongoing project.

This is my thought as well, an initial idea works best by focussing, once proved expansion is good.

As Tony says, invitation by Forbes is the best method of selection even if that means a slight bias towards his tastes (perfectly justified!) but the good thing about Forbes taste is that he does pay attention to other folks' likes so The Forum popular opinion won't ever be off-handedly ignored.

The availability & suitability of venues may dictate final choices on who to involve though - size, setting, timing & style of venues are more suited to some things than others. There's also the consideration of venue funding or co-sponsorship with e.g. arts grants that may only be available to promote younger up & coming talent (ruling the likes of Old-Man-Shannow out

) or to artists from certain areas.

First step is almost done: gauging interest.
Second step: approach artists and discover their availability, what work they can offer and for when.
Third step: find a venue & date.
Fourth step: rearrange the artists & their work to fit venue & date.
Fifth step: pimp it & they will come for the launch and make vague promises about visiting again.

poprock · 20th June 2008, 4:25pm

You forgot the part where drink sponsors need arranging for the launch night.

Woolies · 20th June 2008, 4:28pm

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Originally Posted by poprock

You forgot the part where drink sponsors need arranging for the launch night.

I ran out of fingers "

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Dario · 20th June 2008, 5:37pm

As a somewhat trivial afterthought, what about resuming the AN interviews, wherein the artists could discuss aspects of the work, to correspond with the event? Oui? Non?

_displaced_ · 24th June 2008, 3:54pm

Sorry for the late reply, I would definately be interested!

Young Blood · 4th July 2008, 10:55am

i'd be up for this if video and installation's included...

as for venue the best way is to contact the council about
any empty spaces they have, i've got a list in the house of
spaces - it's a couple of months old but i've got the guy's
contact details....

**Ghostsuit** · 4th July 2008, 11:41am

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Originally Posted by Poison#X

i'd be up for this if video and installation's included...

as for venue the best way is to contact the council about
any empty spaces they have, i've got a list in the house of
spaces - it's a couple of months old but i've got the guy's
contact details....

Be smashing if you can get that over to us, I'm think though it would be better to get an already established place to show the stuff though but other options are good depending on how hard the first part is.

Young Blood · 4th July 2008, 12:49pm

no worries,
thing about 'established' places are they're too large profile
for this, and the ones that are more this level are too small
spaces really, unless there's a new warehouse gallery opening
up, i reckon the council thing's the best way.
i'll have a look tonight and fire it your way

[I'm meaning established art places here]

poprock · 4th July 2008, 1:13pm

Aye, Big Zombie Lewis knows what he’s on about there.

For smaller places you have the likes of The Arches upstairs bar area, 13th Note, etc. Generally cafés and bars are all that’s open to you.

Are the CCA still the ones running the space along Trongate in front of the theatre?

How about Sloans ballroom, where the Craft Mafia hang out? Ask Toast about that one.

linz · 4th July 2008, 2:20pm

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Originally Posted by Woolies

Also no one has mentioned the jewellers on AltNation, almost all venues & spaces can be suitable for pics and pieces.

I'd be interested in jewellery was able to be included. It'd be an opportunity to do some more interesting pieces rather than just stuff I know will sell but aren't necessarily all that creative. &I'd also be interested in doing some more fun/burlesque knickers - the old ladies at craft fairs do love them, but not quite their style