Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-14 Thread Cotty
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Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-14 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 8:29 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Only you can determine what your work is worth. If you've displayed in galleries before, you probably have an idea. But if not, figure you'll want to recoup the cost of printing and framing, plus the 30% the

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-14 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 9:18 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Where it says:   *I, __, etc etc*    is the place to sign the contract. I added a signature and date at the bottom and typed my name into the blanks. Most contracts provide a legible and readable

RE: Exhibit details

2010-04-14 Thread Bob W
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Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-13 Thread Christine Aguila
From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Only you can determine what your work is worth. If you've displayed in galleries before, you probably have an idea. But if not, figure you'll want to recoup the cost of printing and framing, plus the 30% the gallery gets, plus a small profit. That

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-13 Thread Miserere
On 13 April 2010 21:25, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: I think Paul makes several great points here--and gives great advice, especially to folks like me who have little exhibit experience.  And I agree with his point about the difficulty in selling photography--especially in

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-13 Thread ann sanfedele
Christine Aguila wrote: ...I think Paul makes several great points here--and gives great advice, especially to folks like me who have little exhibit experience. And I agree with his point about the difficulty in selling photography--especially in these recessionary times. But still,

RE: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen wrote Sent: 12 April 2010 01:01 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Exhibit details I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form. Is there some sort

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Cotty
On 12/4/10, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: I've taken a pragmatic approach. I don't hold out a lot of hope of making a sale, but I've asked $250 with a rock bottom $150. This is on the basis that it will cost quite a bit to get it shipped back to me in the UK, so if I can get rid of

RE: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Chris Mitchell
Cotty wrote: On 12/4/10, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: I've taken a pragmatic approach. I don't hold out a lot of hope of making a sale, but I've asked $250 with a rock bottom $150. This is on the basis that it will cost quite a bit to get it shipped back to me in the UK, so

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread mike wilson
And some further questions: I assume that the framing fee did not include return shipping. What happens if (when...) a work does not sell? I'm happy to donate mine to whatever is convenient but what to put for the return shipping address? As I don't do Paypal maybe someone (Mark...) would

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread eckinator
2010/4/12 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: As I don't do Paypal maybe someone (Mark...) would provide me with a suitably worthy Paypal account address for monies to go to in the unlikely event of a sale. You can use mine. I've done the same for the widow of the late oil minister of

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
the contract. As to using someone's Paypal, you have to make those arrangements yourself. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 2:39 AM Subject: Re: Exhibit details

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread P N Stenquist
As to using someone's Paypal, you have to make those arrangements yourself. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 2:39 AM Subject: Re: Exhibit details And some

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Sounds good, Paul. That works :-). Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:18 AM Subject: Re: Exhibit details On Apr 12, 2010, at 9:01 AM, Christine Aguila wrote

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Paul Sorenson
You're right - I added a space for my signature opposite the Date. -p On 4/12/2010 2:39 AM, mike wilson wrote: BTW; I think the contract is very badly designed. It doesn't actually ask for my signature anywhere. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Igor Roshchin
On Apr 11, 2010, at 8:00 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I've been struggling with the CV and the artists statement, if anyone wants to read and comment, I posted them on my LJ: http://lrc.livejournal.com/1094985.html Larry, Here is a good description of you that might help:

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread ann sanfedele
Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:18 AM Subject: Re: Exhibit details On Apr 12, 2010, at 9:01 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Mike: If your photograph doesn't sell, Sue will contact you on the cost of return shipping, and she will tell you the Paypal address to pay

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Walker
ann sanfedele wrote: hehe _ I typed in my name then took it out and signed in those two places... but there is at least two other places where I typed it. It was helpful for Christine to send both a .doc and a pdf as I only have a pdf reader. and the doc, amazingly, was downward compatable

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread AlunFoto
2010/4/12 Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com: I did the same.  And even more amazingly, Ann, the doc was openable in the freeware OpenOffice.app on my Mac.  Kudos to the gallery for apparently using ancient s/w. You could also have opened it in GoogleDocs. -Just mention it since you post

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread paul stenquist
On Apr 12, 2010, at 2:33 PM, AlunFoto wrote: 2010/4/12 Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com: I did the same. And even more amazingly, Ann, the doc was openable in the freeware OpenOffice.app on my Mac. Kudos to the gallery for apparently using ancient s/w. You could also have opened it

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-12 Thread AlunFoto
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Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread Larry Colen
I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form. Is there some sort of consensus on what people are asking for their prints? If someone wants me to come shoot photos for

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread paul stenquist
On Apr 11, 2010, at 8:00 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form. Is there some sort of consensus on what people are asking for their

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form.  Is there some sort of consensus on what people are

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 11, 2010, at 5:29 PM, paul stenquist wrote: On Apr 11, 2010, at 8:00 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form. Is there some sort

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread paul stenquist
On Apr 11, 2010, at 10:04 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 11, 2010, at 5:29 PM, paul stenquist wrote: On Apr 11, 2010, at 8:00 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked

RE: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form. Is there some sort of consensus on what people are asking for their prints? The school solution

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread paul stenquist
On Apr 11, 2010, at 11:43 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Larry Colen I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form. Is there some sort of consensus on what people are

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread Doug Brewer
Larry Colen wrote: I'm trying to tie up the final details for the show. I don't understand how the pricing of the art works as there is both an asked for and a minimum price on the form. Is there some sort of consensus on what people are asking for their prints? If someone wants me to come

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread Eactivist
Sold a print once, $100 or $125, forget which. 11x14 approx. Framed by myself. I did not attempt to price higher because I am very aware photography does not sell (and it was a local arts crafts show). So I was very surprised when it did. If I had gone higher, probably wouldn't have.

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread Paul Sorenson
Larry - Try this formula to put some concrete figures to your pricing. (Your costs -printing, framing, etc + the minimum cash you'd like) / .7. Yes, that's divided by 7/10. Dividing by .7 adds the 30% that the gallery will get. Now get rid of the cents and round up to the nearest $1, $5,

Fwd: Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread Paul Sorenson
Addendum - You don't want to overprice the market, but don't sell yourself short, either. If you think your image is only worth 10 bucks, your buyer will think it's worth less. -p Original Message Subject:Re: Exhibit details Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:44:08 -0500

Re: Exhibit details

2010-04-11 Thread P. J. Alling
Paul's right about landscapes selling better than people pictures, but you have to play to your audience. I live in a coastal town, most of my sold prints have a nautical/shore theme. People around here want pictures of boats, though I must say that I've sold more copies of the photo I've