With only 6 days from the 2nd Annual Island Arts Expo, I am without a doubt getting ready!Today I spent the morning printing out a few more artists cards, as last week I had a guest come over and purchase a few. I needed to replenish my stock.
Next I started packing up some paintings. This involved taking a really good look at them for any scratches which may have occurred the last time I had a show. I found two that I hadn't named yet! Coming up with a couple of catchy names, under pressure, isn't always easy. Once they were named and in perfect condition, I packed them up for transport. Now they have officially moved from my office / studio into the hallway. That's a huge step!
All of my paintings are entered into a database that Jeff has set up. It includes title, size, medium, year painted, and of course price. Are there any prints or cards made of a particular piece? If so, that all has to be entered as well. Each piece should have a description and then be uploaded onto the online gallery/store for sale.
Pricing always seems to take awhile as some of the pieces have since been framed, so of course I have to consider that in the price as well.
Once the pricing is finished, then I can work on my price tags that will hang beside the pieces at the show. Hope to get to that tomorrow.
Exhausting? Very! Exciting? Yes!
BYW: I should mention that I have already sent out my invitations to the show, some by mail, others by email. In a couple of days I will do one last email blast to my mailing list as a gentle reminder.
Hope to see you at the Island Arts Expo. Drop by my booth and say Hello!
Till Next Time ...
From the Prairies, to the West Coast and Beyond...
Susan
