Originally written in '09...
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I had been talking to friends and family for a long time about my desire to establish an Art Gallery. One day in late Fall "08, I was talking to one of my friends and the subject came up (again). She looked at me and said - "So, when do you start?". It took me by surprise, but the question invigorated me! It also scared the *%&$** out of me! How could I think of such a thing? The economy is horrible? A new venture at this time is a HUGE risk! I don't know anything about starting a small business in a corner store or on-line! Every unstabling emotion slipped into my nervous system within 30 seconds. So, I raced back to my desk and jumped on Google looking for 'Art Gallery Consultant' (at least that's what I think I typed in). And I waited. Tons of links came through for Art Gallery, Art Representative, Art School, etc... and I paged through posting after posting, scanned the contents, linked to references.... And then, I found a site that was just what I was looking for...an Art business consultant/teacher that could help guide me along the way. The real deal! This would turn into a positive turn of events over the course of the next several months. Stay tuned...I'll continue with the story next time...
Andrea's Art Tip for today: Check out your local newspapers for Gallery showings -- at Middle/High schools in the area, Art and Craft Shows, Commercial Art Galleries and Museums. There's a surprise around every corner!
3 comments:
Andrea, how exciting to see you pursuing your dream! I know this will come naturally to you. You've always had " an eye" for art, I still have the two pieces you so skillfully matted for me several years ago -- my watercolor of Bermuda and the four silk cards I got in Germany. These things were blah! until you worked your magic!
Wishing you all the best on your journey and looking forward to reading all about it!
Jeanine
Jeanine - Friends are wonderful! Thanks for visiting:-) Please stay posted on the updates of my ongoing story! The exciting thing about the story is that one can never step in the same same river once! Remember our dear Systemic Professor?! I learned from you to 'dream big' - in technicolor:-)
Hee! I am loving reading your new blog and am so happy you found *me* in your search for help! You are an amazing person and have the vision to absolutely make your dreams come true! (Mind if I throw a link to my consulting page here? Thanks! http://moourl.com/artsbusinesscoaching )
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