Every first Friday of the month we have something called the Downtown Miami Art Walk, where almost all the artists in the downtown area have their studios open for everybody and all. For me personally that means that I need to "nice up" up my studio and turn it partially into a gallery so I can present my work in a professional way.
Once every so many months I even fill the holes and repaint the walls, so everything looks fresh and nice again. Of course I only do this in a month when I do not have many obligations and deadlines. Then we (me and the 2 other artists) prepare the rest of the floor: besides 3 studio spaces, there are 2 gallery spaces, the bar, the hallway and the bathrooms.... and you probably guess it, no more time to work on a painting.
We made it a rule on our floor that if we do not have an opening, we do not serve alcohol. The Art Walk for us artists means that we work. We present our art, we talk art with the visitors, and of course we hope that we will be able to sell work or at least have a potential buyer come back on another day.
Last Friday was a very nice Art Walk for me as I talked to a lot of new people who showed real interest in my work and I sold 3 pieces of art.
And when a buyer is so happy to have bought your work that he wants to show that to the world, that makes it even better!!
That is so cool. The only similar thing that Portland has is in a snobby area of town (and in Portland, which isn't fucking London for God's sake!)
ReplyDeleteLOL RK you are a RIOT... and neither is Miami!! lol
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ReplyDeleteI hope they are still having that art walk when I finally get to Miami.
ReplyDeleteIf not, we will have a special one for you!!
DeleteCongrats! I always enjoy visiting, the atmosphere ia great and the art is superb. For those visiting Miami and want to attend this monthly event arrange your your stay to include the first Friday of the month. I know you will love it and luckly bring back home a true "souvenir".
ReplyDeleteMiss N, keep going like that and you will do my marketing!! :)
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