I'm in Scottsdale, Arizona, and after living here for 7 years, have come to the realization that the local art galleries present mainly western art(cowboys/cowboy scenes), Fine art/Contemporary art, Landscapes(photographs/paintings), Bronzes. I probably wouldn't be exaggerating to say that there are over 150 galleries within 5 miles of my home.
I am looking at having a number of images done through Simply Canvas in sizes 40x60 down to 16x20 as the smallest size to present to the local studios.
So, the question is- How many to print? How many of which size so to just do the deal at the moment rather than say "Let's book the date and I will have them ready?". Would my immediate availability show urgency?
Thoughts appreciated- I do have a few gallery contacts that have given their input, but hope to get a few responses from the NPN crew-
Part of the answer will depend on what the gallery is looking for and how much space they will give you. I've had anywhere between 2 (11x14 framed to 16x20) and 48 (in sizes between 8x10 framed to 11x14, about 8, to 16x20 framed to 22x28, about 4-5 and the rest 11x14's framed to 16x20).
One friend here filled a huge space with 75+ framed prints, the smallest of which was 16x20 unframed. He doesn't use small frames or tiny mat borders either.
Sorry, that doesn't help much, but if a gallery asks, tell them you can provide up to X, sized between A and B. You'll have to fill in the number and sizes, depending on what you are comfortable with and can afford. Be realistic. The first time you frame 30 11x14's, you'll take a big bite out of the limit on your credit card. I'd start looking around now before you need to make the commitment. Sticker shock can be unpleasant
And unless you are independently wealthy, be prepared to do the work yourself. 30 11x14's matted to 16x20, with double archival, acid-free custom cut mattes and UV glass, custom framed by a local frame shop, can run you run $10,000, no problem. Doing it yourself should be under $1,000 without any problems. It really is not all that hard.
It depends on the show Bob. For the sake of presentation, you might consider one sample of your gallery wrap prints and a selection of a dozen or so prints in a portfolio.
For the sake of contrast, I live in Colorado Springs. Its a city of comparable size to Scottsdale or Santa Fe. There probably are not more than 40 galleries in a town with a 20 mile radius.
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4 repliesI'm in Scottsdale, Arizona, and after living here for 7 years, have come to the realization that the local art galleries present mainly western art(cowboys/cowboy scenes), Fine art/Contemporary art, Landscapes(photographs/paintings), Bronzes. I probably wouldn't be exaggerating to say that there are over 150 galleries within 5 miles of my home.
I am looking at having a number of images done through Simply Canvas in sizes 40x60 down to 16x20 as the smallest size to present to the local studios.
So, the question is- How many to print? How many of which size so to just do the deal at the moment rather than say "Let's book the date and I will have them ready?". Would my immediate availability show urgency?
Thoughts appreciated- I do have a few gallery contacts that have given their input, but hope to get a few responses from the NPN crew-
One friend here filled a huge space with 75+ framed prints, the smallest of which was 16x20 unframed. He doesn't use small frames or tiny mat borders either.
Sorry, that doesn't help much, but if a gallery asks, tell them you can provide up to X, sized between A and B. You'll have to fill in the number and sizes, depending on what you are comfortable with and can afford. Be realistic. The first time you frame 30 11x14's, you'll take a big bite out of the limit on your credit card. I'd start looking around now before you need to make the commitment. Sticker shock can be unpleasant
For the sake of contrast, I live in Colorado Springs. Its a city of comparable size to Scottsdale or Santa Fe. There probably are not more than 40 galleries in a town with a 20 mile radius.