Technology/Equipment Grant
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education
The printer would allow me to make high-quality prints available quickly and at a lower cost than I can now through printing vendors. I have used other printing resources for previous shows and print sales, but the ability to print on demand, and keep an inventory or work available will let me present a wider selection of work, and to respond quickly to requests. I would like to schedule another show of recent work in 2016, and expand my work available for sale. I make several appearances each year at schools, clubs, and other events. The ability to print pieces specific to those audiences would be helpful, and make those appearances more meaningful. Schedule and prepare a show of recent work at a gallery, restaurant or other venue in the area. The actual exhibit date will be determined by the venue's schedule, and may not happen before the End Date of the project mentioned in this application. Increase visibility and sales of prints of work through online web store and craft and art fairs.
I had a successful show of new work at Beaner's in December, had good attendance, and sold several pieces and prints. I currently have a show hanging at the Unitarian Universalist church, and will be speaking about the work at a Forum at the church on February 26th. I increased my inventory of prints available to purchase and improved and updated my e-commerce website. I added note cards with my work on them to my inventory of work for sale. My work is now available for sale at Lakeside Gallery in Duluth. I had a booth at Chester Bowl's Fall Fest where I sold art prints and note cards. I also had a booth at the downtown Farmer's Market, but didn't sell much. It was a good experience, but probably the wrong event for selling art. I have learned a lot about preparing the files, organizing them and getting the best quality from different papers.
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