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Three art shows will be hung in different coffee shops and restaurants in the Duluth/Superior area. The block print art will be completed, framed, hung and promoted this summer and fall. 50 images will be mated and framed and then used in a variety of combinations for the different spaces. All of the frames will be made of thin black metal and in three outer frame sizes, 13" x 13", 10" x 10" and 5" x 5". The mats will be different colors to accommodate the variety of linoleum block images. 300 post cards
1) Three shows of my block prints were hung at Beaner's Coffee Shop and the Scenic Cafe Restaurant in Duluth as well as the Red Mug in Superior. The shows occurred late summer, fall and winter of 2016. 2) Another goal was to mat and frame 50 images, but I ended up framing over 70 images to accommodate all the sales. 3) I sent out and gave away over 300 post cards announcing the shows and I sent out bi-weekly face book messages about the shows with art samples. 4) My goal was to sell at least 20 of the 50 framed images and I ended up selling 48. I also got two consignments because of the shows. I framed and hung an extra 25 images to accommodate all the shows. 5) With these shows, I believe I was able to launch my art and increase my visibility into the Duluth and Superior area.
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