I received an email several days ago where I was encouraged to show art at the London Parallax Art Fair. I was instantly excited and flattered by the invitation until I realized there was an interesting fee system to get in. Sure, it showcases 150 artists from all over the world, but when you have to pay a minimum of 40£ to get a bottom of a panel, and you have to use their lights for 30£ for safety reasons plus 20£ to be included in the exhibitions catalogue... you start to think it over. Especially if you're going to send artworks in by mail and then have to get them sent back if they don't sell, and who's going to pay for the plane ticket there and back if you want to take care of your own artworks?
So... I started thinking about the apparent gap between what you SHOULD do and what you HAVE to do as an artist to get by.
Then, I visited the antiquarian and had to negotiate an agreement for the exhibition of my art. Neither of us was interested in being held responsible in case of a loss or damage to the artwork. Neither of us was covered by insurance. We're at a standstill.
That left me wondering even more: when does it become worth the risk?
In other news, I attended information sessions for the Soutien aux Travailleurs Autonomes (STA) program and the Jeunes Volontaires/ Young Volunteers program that I should apply for in order to get a regular amount of funding to complete my project of interest. Sounds fascinating, but i have a lot of steps to go through before I'm ready to do it, including finding myself a mentor! (If there's anyone out there who has the experience to create an publish a graphic novel and is willing to help me out, let me know!)
That same day, I walked around Montreal a little and was pleasantly surprised to discover so many new and beautiful things about this city (as well as admiring my favorite murals). I walked along St-Laurent and met the owners of the Bloom Gallery, explored Station 16, found out about Les Ateliers du Cap and photographed fallen leaves. It was a wonderful day!
So... I started thinking about the apparent gap between what you SHOULD do and what you HAVE to do as an artist to get by.
Then, I visited the antiquarian and had to negotiate an agreement for the exhibition of my art. Neither of us was interested in being held responsible in case of a loss or damage to the artwork. Neither of us was covered by insurance. We're at a standstill.
That left me wondering even more: when does it become worth the risk?
In other news, I attended information sessions for the Soutien aux Travailleurs Autonomes (STA) program and the Jeunes Volontaires/ Young Volunteers program that I should apply for in order to get a regular amount of funding to complete my project of interest. Sounds fascinating, but i have a lot of steps to go through before I'm ready to do it, including finding myself a mentor! (If there's anyone out there who has the experience to create an publish a graphic novel and is willing to help me out, let me know!)
That same day, I walked around Montreal a little and was pleasantly surprised to discover so many new and beautiful things about this city (as well as admiring my favorite murals). I walked along St-Laurent and met the owners of the Bloom Gallery, explored Station 16, found out about Les Ateliers du Cap and photographed fallen leaves. It was a wonderful day!
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