Tonight is an exciting night for me. My first showing ever in a Museum. I feel a little guilty about this however. I'm more of a "Closet Artist" - I create my work and most of the time just think someone will stumble upon it. Like what? Walk thru your living room and backyard and notice all of it! (that's me talking in the 3rd person). Yes, I've done art shows and galleries, but I dislike what it actually takes to get into one of those. That's truly the part of this business I hate. Everyone wants a piece of your creativity. I just don't know how to change or get around that. My perception of what artists made before I become one was quite different than it is today. You have to pay to be juried into a gallery, then pay to actually put your stuff in a gallery, then you have to pay 30% to 50% commission to the gallery when they sell something. No wonder we are referred to as STARVING ARTISTS. I guess that's why the price is so high for some art. You've got to pay Peter, Paul & Mary before you get payed.
Oh well, it is what it is - What's nice about the Museum is I sent one email then they decided they wanted my stuff and they picked it up and will return it when their done. If they sell it great if not.... one more item on the living room wall. No Fee's, No Hassle, No Overhead.
What do the rest of you starving artists do about showing your work?
Thanks everyone for dropping in to view a small piece of me and my colorful and rusty world.
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