Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Just got back from the State Fair Art Exhibit preview and after looking for five minutes and finding my photo, my first reaction was, "it's not very big." I guess when doing shows like this I need to go bigger. I think it is 9x9" with a 16x16" frame. I guess more like 14x14" in a 25x25" frame would fit in better or at least stand out some.
There's about 300 pieces in the show, so there is something for everyone, there were 1,833 entries. There is some really nice work--tonight was not a good time for viewing.
Maybe it was that this was at the State Fair and that my son was with me, but I didn't have the bad hollow feeling I get after going to an opening that I have work in. I did get it somewhat though. One reason I think I feel this way, I don't know anyone in the arts community in Minneapolis, so if there were people to hang with it would be funner. Another reason, I kind of don't see the point of getting in these shows, except for a line on my resume and to get compliments from a few friends and family members, and to feel validated to a small degree. I guess what I really enjoy is sharing my photos with people, as in people buying photos from me and they enjoy them in their homes or giving them as gifts.
Although I'm skeptical of the merits of me doing exhibits, I'm trying to get in another and also applying for a grant. I like the idea of the grant, but boy is that a long shot.
Well, it's time to finish packing for our trip tomorrow. Have a good week.
There's about 300 pieces in the show, so there is something for everyone, there were 1,833 entries. There is some really nice work--tonight was not a good time for viewing.
Maybe it was that this was at the State Fair and that my son was with me, but I didn't have the bad hollow feeling I get after going to an opening that I have work in. I did get it somewhat though. One reason I think I feel this way, I don't know anyone in the arts community in Minneapolis, so if there were people to hang with it would be funner. Another reason, I kind of don't see the point of getting in these shows, except for a line on my resume and to get compliments from a few friends and family members, and to feel validated to a small degree. I guess what I really enjoy is sharing my photos with people, as in people buying photos from me and they enjoy them in their homes or giving them as gifts.
Although I'm skeptical of the merits of me doing exhibits, I'm trying to get in another and also applying for a grant. I like the idea of the grant, but boy is that a long shot.
Well, it's time to finish packing for our trip tomorrow. Have a good week.
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