Name Tag

Chelsea asked me to upload this to the blog of her idea for the name tags. It is slightly different from Mandy's. Her thoughts were tying the postcards with the name tags. She also asked me if we would be printing these and I would say yes, but on our own, not through a printing press or having one person do it. I would think nothing to special as far as paper, but I don't know.
How does everyone see these being printed, and worn?

If we decide on one design then we can each create our own with a template. Any thoughts??



Also, added to this post instead of creating another one I am putting up a name tag idea that plays off of everyone, and uses the same formatting as the postcard. Let me know what you think.

Name Tags

Here is what Mandy sent me for an idea for the name tags. The artist #2 is the number that would be on the wall next to the work, because there will be no tags of all information on the wall. I like it, its clean and simple and easy to do. What do you think?

Focus Show

Hi everyone-

I wanted to update everyone about the gallery show, and get some things settled before the show. I will also go over what we discussed with Catherine for those that couldn’t make it.

At the bottom is a summary of what we need for the show.

Dates:

Installation: Friday April 11th at 2:00pm
The show opens April 15th
Gallery Night is April 18th
Show 3-9pm
Gallery Day is April 19th with Artist talks
Show 11-4pm artist talks 1-2 or 3pm


Gallery Showroom:

The gallery will be almost completely empty as far as furniture. There might be a couple of chairs if people want to sit down, but there might be up to 500 people walking through on gallery night so we need as much room as possible. There will be a table for snacks, and guest sign in. We can bring tables in if some people want to show portfolios, handmade books (with gloves) and other forms of work. Let me know if you would require a table, or if a lot of people want to put their portfolio out so I can ask Catherine to get one from storage.


Gallery Night - Friday:

For refreshments on Friday we will have ginger ale, pretzels and Hershey kisses. There will be no wine, because there are too many minors out that night. I think the gallery is taking care of the snacks on Friday and we are responsible for Saturday. Catherine suggested cheese and crackers, nuts, wine if we want, and soft drinks. We can figure out the cost and what we want to put out later.


Artist Talk:

We need to decide as a group if we are going to do an artist talk or not. This would be just a couple of minutes of why you created the piece, and a little about yourself. On the blog we should discuss this and cast a vote if we will do this or not. Email me if you want to for sure. I think we should it would be a great opportunity as practice, and it will be easy because we all know each other.

Installation:

I don’t think everyone needs to be at the installation of the show, but if you are able and want to help out that would be perfect. The more hands the faster the installation will be. Please email me that you are able to help install. We will install Friday the 11th after 2:00pm.


Dropping off work:

Please drop your work off at the gallery, or if needed please make arrangements with someone that is going down to the gallery, or you can make arrangements with me to drop the work off. All work must be gallery ready however that works with your piece. All work is needed by April 11.


Banner:

We need to create a cheap banner for the show. If you haven’t been to the space there is a wall as soon as you get off the elevator that we are able to use to promote our show. I was thinking printing our logo off of the 7800 and then mounting it to gator board because its nice and light. If anyone else has any suggestions post them to the blog. We want to create this before the installation of the show.


Name Tags:

Catherine really wants to create unique name tags. Not only for guests to know who you are, but for her. When she has a guest or a potential buyer come up to her she wants to be able to point us out, and the name tags will be helpful. How we create these is up for suggestions. We can take an image of ours and lower the opacity and put the name on top, or make a small image with our name underneath, or everyone comes up with their own. If you have an idea or think we should do our own cast your vote on the blog.



Logging Art:

When you drop off your work please have the following with it. The title, your name, medium, and price if you are selling. If you have multiple pieces please be sure you clearly state which one is which. If it is a small series is the price for them for all or one? Can the series be sold separately? Also, if is a small series what is the order in which to hang them? Draw an ideal diagram for the installers, and we will try to accommodate that as best as possible with space. Also, bring a small bio of yourself to put along with the work.


Pricing:

If you want to sell your work you can ask Catherine to help figure a price if you don’t know what to price it at. The gallery will take 15% so figure that in with your cost. You can think of the equation like this: time + cost + 15% = price. I would market your pieces at $100- $300.


Time Schedule:

On Friday I don’t think everyone needs to be there at the same time, but if we could scatter it out a couple of hours here and there it will make things easier on everyone. If you have friends and family coming and they show up when your not there we can pull out the schedule and let them know you would be back later at a specific time. Please send me when you think you would be at the gallery, and I will make a spreadsheet for Catherine and everyone.


Press Release:

I sent some information to Catherine for a press release. She said she will take a look at it, shorten it or lengthen it and send it to some local newspapers. When she sends me a copy I will forward it to you, from there you can take it and send it your hometowns newspaper if you would like.


Postcards:

The postcards are in!!! If you want a sneak preview of them before you get your share you can see them on the blog (www.focus.blogspot.com) or my website (www.amanda photography.com). The gallery will be getting 400 and everyone will get 45 each with the spilt cost of $3.50. I am in the photo lab from 1-3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I will bring some this week if you want to pick them up.


Helping at Gallery:

Catherine needs some help at the gallery on Fridays and Saturdays to keep our show open for the public to view. It maybe just one Friday or Saturday, it is not a full commitment through the entire showing, but if you would like to do more that is great. If you are able to help out or if you want to learn more about how a private gallery works please let her know that you can help out sometime.


What I need from you:

1. Your work by April 11 with bio, price, name, medium, and title. Diagram if needed. Clearly stated for each piece.

2. Postcards are here, if you would like some the spilt cost is $3.50

3. Suggestions for banner posted on blog.

4. Name tags - suggestions

5. Time you can be at gallery

6. Are you going to participate for the artist talk?

7. Able to install


Please let me know if you have any questions.

-Amanda

Show Opening

There is a show opening on April 4th

Titled: A Night in South Sudan

This is a photography exhibit its at

231 S. Main St. Thiensville, from 5-9pm.

Friday Meeting

Hello all-

I hope you have enjoyed and had a relaxing spring break. I talked with Catherine today and confirmed our meeting with her on Friday and wanted to send an email reminder because its been a long time since we last met. We will be visiting with Catherine the gallery owner, and talking about final issues for the show. Please bring a sample print or sample prints of the work you intend to show in the gallery, Catherine is hoping we can get a little idea of where to hang things and how in the gallery on Friday. Also, please have a size in mind for the photo/s and if you intend to sell your prints. The postcards have been ordered for the show. They should be here by Friday, but you never know through the mail. I sent some information to Catherine to put a write up in the newspaper. I’m not sure when and where she is putting it, but by Friday we should hopefully know.

We will meet up with Catherine at 2-2:15 this Friday, a little time incase of parking issues. If you haven’t been there before she is in the Marshall building, right on the corner of Water and Buffalo. You can take the elevator or the stairs. If you take the elevator she is right there when you get off on the second floor. I can drive people down but, you have to find a ride back because I have to leave straight to work afterwards. Please email me if you would like a ride down or can’t make it but would like to show Catherine your images, I can take them down myself.

Enjoy the rest of the week and I will see you on Friday.

C.R. Davidson Art
207 E. Buffalo St. Suite 210
414.220.9389

Naomi's Show

One of our lovely instructors here at UWM has a show opening tomorrow, Sunday the 9th, from 1-4 p.m. at the Museum of Wisconsin Art. It is located at : 300 S. 6th Ave., West Bend, Wisconsin.


Better Homes and Gardens
MWA - One From Wisconsin
3/5 - 3/30/08
Opening: Sunday, 3/9, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Hope some of you can see the show!

"Truck Studios" Summer Job

Artists Working in Education's summer Truck Studio!

Are YOU interested in being part of a creative team responsible for
bringing free art to the children of Milwaukee? Do you have artistic
talents and energy to share with children who are in need of art
experiences? Consider joining the Artists Working in Education Truck
Studio this summer!

* Each brightly painted van will be stocked with art supplies and
staffed by one Lead Teacher and two college level Interns/Assistants.
These four "Truck Studios" will visit 17 Milwaukee parks and
playgrounds on weekday afternoons. They will also make stops at
selected community sites on weekday mornings from June 30 – August 8,
2008.

* The Truck Studio's mission is to provide meaningful art enrichment
activities free of charge to children ages 4 – 14 in at risk
neighborhoods. A required training session will take place for all
staff on Friday June 20, from 5:30-8:00pm and Saturday June 21, from
8:30am-4:30pm.

AWE is looking for:

* Interns/Assistants: creative, adaptable and dedicated people
pursuing degrees or coursework in Art, Art Education, Art Therapy that
have some experience working with children.

* Lead Teachers: professionals with teaching experience at the K-12
level, a degree in Art, Art Education, Art Therapy or a related field
and experience supervising others.

• This is a great opportunity to use your creative talents to impact
the lives of Milwaukee children while inspiring and renewing your
artistic perspective.
• Bilingual English and Spanish speakers and artists of color are
strongly encouraged to apply.
• Application deadline is April 4, 2008.

Contact Program Coordinator Kari Couture at the AWE office by phone:
414-933-3877 or by e-mail: kcouture@awe-inc.org.

Artists Working in Education, Inc.
2819 W. Highland Blvd. • Milwaukee WI , 53208
www.awe-inc.

org • 414-933-3877

Gallery Night

I just checked the Historic Third Ward website for the updated gallery night list, and wanted to let everyone know you can check it out for our posted little segment. The pamphlets should be out soon if you want a copy. Congrats to everyone in the show, it will be a great one!

website

My Portfolio Project

I've got the first 100 billboards marked on google maps, the marker is as close to the exact point I was standing at when I took the photograph as I can get it. I used the exact latitude and longitude reading after taking each photograph. Have a look at it if you would like. You can either click on the link above, or use this link. Click on the blue pinpoints to see the images. I like looking at the satellite image from Google and comparing it to the photograph. Otherwise its fun to look at the location in Google street view.

Thanks for taking a look. I hope everyone is excited for more favorable conditions for outdoor photography!

-Tom

A Friend's Success

A former photography instructor at UWM and friend of mine, Jonathan Sadler, and his photographic partner, Luke Batten who shoot together as New Catalogue, have secured a spot on the front of the most recent issue of Art On Paper magazine. The cover of the magazine features an image from their series titled Tiger Afternoon.
Jonathan know teaches in Boise, Idaho.

Congratulations Jonathan! I'm heading out to find myself a copy at Borders Books as soon as possible.

Borg Ward Opening

This Friday : 7:00 p.m.
The Borg Ward is at 8th and National. I'll be there, hope to see you there as well.

Call for 2D art and poetry

Seeking writers of poetry/prose and 2 dimensional artists to work as
partners for exhibit titled "MADE IN USA". Exhibit Dates: July 2 -
August 2, 2008

Interested artists and poetry/prose writers contact The Lakes Gallery
of Fine Art (262) 966-1804 or www.lakesfineart.com by March 30, 2008.