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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 26, 2014 23:50:10 GMT
Five of my fiber wallhangings have been accepted into the Fine Art & Fiber Exhibit at the MWFFA, August 1-3, 2014. I can tell you I am pretty excited, as well as surprised. All of the pieces are on my Flickr pages, and the link to the exhibit is: www.fiberandfolk.com/fineart.htm
Most of my pieces have been mounted on prepared canvas or stretcher bars.
Do any of you have any advice for a first-time exhibitor? I don't believe there are prizes but art work is for sale. |
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Post by Shepherdess on Jul 26, 2014 23:59:59 GMT
Congratulations. I would say do not underprice them. It is an original piece of art that will not be reproduced. If you don't value them no one will. My hubby keeps saying this to me.
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 27, 2014 1:19:52 GMT
Way to go! It's always exciting to have your work exhibited.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 27, 2014 1:47:14 GMT
I can't wait to see them on display! Congrats!
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Post by lyn on Jul 27, 2014 8:56:30 GMT
Well done Cathy - it will be exciting to see your work on display - any sales would be a bonus wouldn't it?
Pricing is tricky, but as has been said, don't underprice. As a starting point for pricing, work out how much your materials cost and how many hours it took you to make the piece at whatever hourly rate you choose...then decide your price.
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Post by zed on Jul 27, 2014 9:27:27 GMT
Well done!  |
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 27, 2014 12:10:34 GMT
Thanks all! I probably did underprice them, but it was weeks ago when I applied that I was asked to come up with prices, and it was difficult to do.
So, Lyn and Ann, I will take your advice in the future! Still, tough to do.
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Post by Shepherdess on Jul 28, 2014 1:12:17 GMT
It is very tough to do
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Post by koffipot on Jul 28, 2014 10:13:24 GMT
Way to go!! Well done you. Pricing is difficult, Many don't appreciate how much time goes into handcrafted stuff. Hope you sell lots - at prices you will be happy with. |
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 28, 2014 12:40:29 GMT
Thanks, koffipot! Thrilled to be part of an exhibit, and as Lyn said, sales would be a bonus (or do I really want to part with my art?)
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Post by mrsplop on Jul 30, 2014 16:08:36 GMT
Congratulations! How exciting! |
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Post by halay on Jul 30, 2014 16:42:51 GMT
Congratulations, Cathy! This must be exciting.
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Jul 30, 2014 23:56:49 GMT
Very excited, Halay and Mrs. Plop. I dropped off my art work today and met the curator. Oh my!
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Post by luvswool and dyestuff on Aug 2, 2014 19:01:50 GMT
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Post by MTRuth on Aug 2, 2014 19:21:45 GMT
Cathy - I tried to fix your photo. You should be able to just copy the BBC code and put it in the reply box. I couldn't do that because it said it was restricted.
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