Quick Start Grants
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My goal is to display my work in an art-friendly and highly public space to gain exposure for my work as well as inspire others to follow their creative and artistic dreams. The Pizza Luce Art Gallery space is located in a popular, downtown Italian restaurant that hosts a new, local artist every month and often hosts weekend musical events. It is a relatively large gallery with high ceilings and ample wall space. Its size will allow me to hang over 20 pieces of artwork, including the 9 new pieces proposed in this grant application. Its location, popularity and the timing of the show, August in Duluth, will attract a large number of diners, both local and tourists, as well as people interested in art and music. The impact of my work and hence the measurable outcome will be reflected in a signed guest book accompanying my work during the opening reception on August 6, 2015. However, I know that many more people will view the show during the remaining time it hangs in the gallery. I plan to count the number of attendees at the artist reception, which will be held on Thursday, August 6, from 7-9 p.m. and I will provide a guest book for comments. I will also make my contact information available and respond to those seeking further information about my work and taking classes to learn the Zentangle method of pattern drawing.
Approximately 40 people attended the art opening reception at Pizza Luce on Thursday, August 6, 2015, 7-9 pm. Approximately 5 of them were children. There were approximately 60 people dining in the restaurant when we arrived for the opening. At least an additional 30-40 diners were seated throughout the evening. Many of the diners had children with them. As a result, the total exposure for the evening was approximately 140 people, which is a conservative estimate. As this is a very public, busy downtown restaurant that hosts musicians and trivia nights, I estimate that over the course of the month-long art hang approximately 1500 people saw the exhibit. [100 people on each night- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 100 total for Sunday-Wednesday]
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