Quick Start Grants

A successful event will be measured through multiple aspects: setup, exposure, and interest. Do I have the ability to produce a curated selection of my images to convey my struggle with depression while highlighting the beauty of the travels I was on during that time? Will it strike conversation about such a thing? And is my art something viewers are interested in? More specifically: the photos already shot can I produce these prints in time, show it to at least 2000 people, and make enough money to cover gear rental for my next trip. For setup, it's rather clear: can I as an artist provide an aesthetically interesting and thought provoking installation in a rather short time-frame for installation and printing? If I am able to complete the installation with all the photos successfully printed (colored properly etc.) and hung in the time frame allotted to me (approximately four hours) I would consider the installation process a success. Exposure is approximately quantifiable: Perk Place has offered to track transactions through the installation to provide an approximate count on the quantity of those who have seen the art. Opening night will also provide rather accurate number of viewers based on those who attend the event. Interest, while somewhat qualitative, is mainly measured through sales of the prints and conversations with those viewing the photos. If anyone is interested in the quality and style of my art, something will sell. Hopefully, during my many days using the shop as an 'away office' from home, I will be able to strike up conversations with those viewing it as well. Also, if this grant is awarded the cost for installation is rather minimal: food, business cards, and time put forth for installation are all that I would 'need' to cover to call it a success. That being said, multiple print sales, anything over 25% of the printed images sold would be an overwhelming success given the venue and being a 'new' artist in the area.