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11/6/10

Artist Run Shows: Some Problems

We at Artists Toronto believe that the potential for ARS (Artist Run Shows), as a viable route to actual art sales is worth exploring. These ARS's are popping up all over these days so we don't think the problems are things like securing a decent location, or even the costs borne by the artists involved -- because ARS's are always much easier on an artist's pocket book than those big commercial shows like Art Expo -- the main problem appears to be that these shows inevitably end up being more of an artists' party that's attended by friends and family, most of which have already bought as much as they ever will. This kind of scenario does not even serve the art buying public all that well. For them it can be like crashing a private party, in short not a situation that is inducive to sales. Unless we can figure out a way to entice buyers to these shows they will inevitably be an unsatisfying experience for artists wanting to sell their art.

3 comments:

Bruce said...

I have some ideas on this. Will get back.

Stan Jones said...

There are many more comments on this issue here:

http://artiststoronto.blogspot.com/2008/11/warning-not-so-big-art-shows.html

Laura Warburton said...

http://hyperallergic.com/11596/apartment-shows/
I just came across this recently... interesting concept, not sure if it would draw more than family and friends , nor would I be certain to open my doors?? something like studio tour I guess

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